Chhatra Dal claims secret Shibir members posing as ‘general students’

By Staff Correspondent

DHAKA, July 14, 2025 — Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s (BNP) student wing, Chhatra Dal, accused the clandestine group Shibir, affiliated with Jamaat-e-Islami, of masquerading as general students to orchestrate mobs. Nasir Uddin, general secretary of Chhatra Dal, made this claim on Monday during a protest rally in front of the BNP central office at Nayapaltan in Dhaka.

Nasir alleged Shibir activists, linked to war crimes-affiliated Jamaat, were intentionally blaming Chhatra Dal under the guise of general student movements, particularly over a recent murder of a businessman in Old Dhaka.

On Sunday, Chhatra Dal announced this protest program against alleged mob creation by clandestine groups, deterioration of educational environments, and declining law and order nationwide.

Nasir said multiple brutal murders recently occurred across the country, yet no student mobs formed. He argued the Mitford incident alone was strategically highlighted by a group claiming to be ordinary students but allegedly operating under extremist political influence.

“This faction spreads propaganda against BNP’s acting chairman Tarique Rahman to mislead students and create hostility towards Chhatra Dal,” Nasir stated.

He further claimed political rivals were deliberately defaming Chhatra Dal, emphasizing their peaceful demonstration to clarify their stance.

Monday afternoon, hundreds of Chhatra Dal members from universities, colleges, metropolitan and local units marched from Nayapaltan through Kakrail, Matsya Bhaban, Press Club, Dhaka University, concluding at Shahbagh.

Meanwhile, Narayanganj Chhatra Dal also protested against Jamaat and Shibir, chanting slogans condemning them for spreading misinformation.