Thursday, 21 November, 2024
City College authorities have suspended all classes for Thursday following a series of violent clashes with Dhaka College students that lasted throughout the day on Wednesday. The decision, announced on the college’s website and signed by Acting Principal Prof. Md. Niamul Haque, cited "unavoidable circumstances" as the reason for the closure.
The violence erupted after students of City College allegedly vandalized two buses belonging to Dhaka College during its 184th founding anniversary celebrations. The incident triggered a series of confrontations between the two institutions, which are located less than 0.5 kilometers apart in Dhaka’s Science Laboratory area.
The clashes, involving hundreds of students armed with sticks and other objects, continued well into the evening, disrupting traffic and prompting police and military intervention to restore order.
Witnesses reported that the clashes began around 2:30 PM near the Science Laboratory intersection. Students armed with sticks vandalized vehicles and blocked roads, creating chaos in the area.
Deputy Commissioner Masud Alam of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police’s Ramna Division said, “We initially tried to disperse the students peacefully. However, as tensions escalated, we had to use sound grenades and tear gas to control the situation.”
City College, which recently reopened after a 20-day closure due to internal unrest, became embroiled in conflict with Dhaka College just a day after resuming classes. The two institutions have a long history of clashes, often stemming from territorial disputes and rivalry.
Dhaka College authorities claim that more than 150 of their students were injured in the clashes. At a press conference held on campus Wednesday evening, AKM Rafiqul Islam, Secretary of the Teachers’ Council, demanded proper medical treatment for the injured.
He also accused law enforcement and army personnel of attacking Dhaka College premises during the clashes. “The army’s actions, including vandalizing our campus, are unacceptable. Those responsible must apologize and resign,” Rafiqul said.
Dhaka College authorities have issued a 24-hour ultimatum to address their demands, including medical support for the injured, accountability for law enforcement actions, and measures to ensure campus safety.
As of now, the situation remains tense, with both institutions calling for swift resolutions to prevent further violence.
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City College authorities have suspended all classes for Thursday following a series of violent clashes with Dhaka College students that lasted throughout the day on Wednesday. The decision, announced on the college’s website and signed by Acting Principal Prof. Md. Niamul Haque, cited "unavoidable circumstances" as the reason for the closure.
The violence erupted after students of City College allegedly vandalized two buses belonging to Dhaka College during its 184th founding anniversary celebrations. The incident triggered a series of confrontations between the two institutions, which are located less than 0.5 kilometers apart in Dhaka’s Science Laboratory area.
The clashes, involving hundreds of students armed with sticks and other objects, continued well into the evening, disrupting traffic and prompting police and military intervention to restore order.
Witnesses reported that the clashes began around 2:30 PM near the Science Laboratory intersection. Students armed with sticks vandalized vehicles and blocked roads, creating chaos in the area.
Deputy Commissioner Masud Alam of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police’s Ramna Division said, “We initially tried to disperse the students peacefully. However, as tensions escalated, we had to use sound grenades and tear gas to control the situation.”
City College, which recently reopened after a 20-day closure due to internal unrest, became embroiled in conflict with Dhaka College just a day after resuming classes. The two institutions have a long history of clashes, often stemming from territorial disputes and rivalry.
Dhaka College authorities claim that more than 150 of their students were injured in the clashes. At a press conference held on campus Wednesday evening, AKM Rafiqul Islam, Secretary of the Teachers’ Council, demanded proper medical treatment for the injured.
He also accused law enforcement and army personnel of attacking Dhaka College premises during the clashes. “The army’s actions, including vandalizing our campus, are unacceptable. Those responsible must apologize and resign,” Rafiqul said.
Dhaka College authorities have issued a 24-hour ultimatum to address their demands, including medical support for the injured, accountability for law enforcement actions, and measures to ensure campus safety.
As of now, the situation remains tense, with both institutions calling for swift resolutions to prevent further violence.
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