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Dhaka University Clash: 50 Injured Amid Campus Violence and Arson

A violent clash between students from two Dhaka universities has left at least 50 people injured. The conflict began after a City University student accidentally spat on a Daffodil student from his motorcycle. Daffodil students later stormed the City University campus, setting vehicles on fire and vandalizing property. Police say the situation is now under control despite ongoing tensions between the student groups.

Key Points: Dhaka University Student Clash Leaves 50 Injured in Bangladesh

  • Violent clash erupted after motorcycle spitting incident sparked argument between university students
  • Daffodil students stormed City University campus, confining students inside buildings
  • Campus vehicles torched including three buses and private car amid arson attacks
  • Students accused law enforcement of failing to provide assistance during violent unrest
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Bangladesh: Clash between Dhaka University students leaves 50 injured

Violent clash between Daffodil and City University students in Dhaka leaves 50 injured, with campus vandalism, arson attacks, and vehicle burnings reported.

"Students of Daffodil University have set fires on our campus. They have burnt several vehicles - Akhter Hossain, City University Registrar"

Dhaka, Oct 27

At least 50 students were injured in Bangladesh early on Monday following a violent clash between students of Daffodil International University and City University in the Ashulia area of Dhaka district, according to local media reports.

Reports suggest that repeated attacks, vandalism, and arson caused major damage, with City University bearing the brunt. The students accused the law enforcement agencies of failing to provide assistance amid the unrest.

Citing witnesses, Bangladeshi daily Dhaka Tribune reported that tensions began on Sunday evening when a City University student spat from his motorcycle, accidentally hitting a Daffodil student and sparking an argument between students of both universities.

Following the incident, around 40–50 City University students armed with local weapons and bricks attacked and vandalised a residence of Daffodil University students.

As videos of the assault circulated on social media, more than a thousand Daffodil International University students gathered and marched toward City University, leading to a violent confrontation.

In the early hours of Monday, Daffodil University students stormed the City University campus, confined students inside, and began vandalising property. They allegedly looted computers and other valuables from the administrative building, torched three buses and a private car, and damaged five more vehicles.

Crude bombs were reportedly exploded to create panic, leaving as many as 50 students from both sides injured.

According to a City University student, as of early Monday morning, multiple parts of the campus were still burning, and despite administrative intervention, students from both universities continued to chase and counter-chase each other, resulting in more arson.

“Students of Daffodil University, which is next to our campus in Birulia, have clashed with our students over some issue. Some students of Daffodil have set fires on our campus. They have burnt several vehicles,” Bangladeshi media outlet bdnews 24 quoted City University Registrar Akhter Hossain as saying.

Meanwhile, confirming the development, Ashulia police station duty officer SI Habibur Rahman said that the situation is under control, with officers present at the scene.

Bangladesh has been gripped by numerous protests and extreme lawlessness since the democratically elected government of the Awami League, led by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, was overthrown during violent protests last year.

- IANS

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Rohit P
When will students understand that violence is never the solution? Burning buses, looting computers - this is pure hooliganism, not student activism. The police should have intervened much earlier.
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Arjun K
This reminds me of some campus clashes we've seen in Indian universities. The pattern is similar - small trigger, social media amplification, and then full-blown violence. Universities need better conflict resolution mechanisms.
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Sarah B
As someone who studied in Dhaka for a semester, this breaks my heart. Bangladeshi students are generally peaceful and focused on their studies. The political instability mentioned in the article seems to be affecting everything.
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Vikram M
While I condemn the violence, I think the media should be more responsible. When videos of assaults circulate on social media, it fuels mob mentality. There should be some regulation on such content during tense situations.
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Kavya N
Hope our government maintains good relations with Bangladesh during these troubled times. Student violence often reflects larger political tensions. Wishing peace and stability to our neighbors 🤝

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