At least 22 activists of Chhatra Odhikar Parishad including central president Bin Yamin Mollah were attacked and injured by Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) men at Dhaka University (DU) premises.

The attack was carried out in two phases during observing there foundation anniversary programme, one at 11:00 am and another at 11:30 am on the TSC area and Central Mosque area on Friday (Feb 17).

According to eyewitnesses, when the Chhatra Adhikar Parishad men marched towards the Raju sculpture and tried to enter through the gate of TSC, BCL men stopped them. Meanwhile, both sides started chanting slogans. At one point, the activists of BCL attacked on the activists of Chhatra Adhikar Parishad.

Of the 22, four injured have been admitted to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, three to Gonoshasthaya Kendra and 15 to Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (DMCH), said Chhatra Adhikar Parishad's members.

BDST: 1524 HRS, FEB 17, 2023
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