DU files case over attack on students at Science Lab
According to a press release issued by the university’s Public Relations Office last night, the case was lodged on Thursday night.
The University of Dhaka (DU) administration has filed a case with New Market Police Station over an attack on its students at the Science Laboratory area of the capital on Thursday (15 January).
According to a press release issued by the university's Public Relations Office last night (16 January), the case was lodged on Thursday night.
The press release said DU Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Niaz Ahmed Khan has spoken with the home affairs adviser to ensure the immediate safety of the university's students.
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He has also been maintaining communication with the education adviser and other senior government officials regarding the incident.
The university administration has formally written to the home secretary, seeking measures to ensure the safety of student transportation.
The release further mentioned that the administrator of the proposed Central University has expressed regret to the DU authorities over the incident.
Earlier, on Thursday afternoon, students of the proposed Central University blocked the Science Laboratory area. When a bus carrying DU students was heading towards the campus, the protesters obstructed it.
During the incident, the protesters reportedly attacked DU students, leaving several of them injured.
Upon receiving information, members of the DU proctorial body and the university's transport manager rushed to the spot and managed to bring the bus to safety.
