Clash Between Two Chhatra Dal Factions at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Over Dominance

Staff Correspondent

Tensions flared at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University in Dhaka on Friday as two factions of Chhatra Dal clashed over establishing dominance. The incident occurred during an event organized by Chhatra Dal at the university’s Teachers’ Club, attended by the vice-chancellor, pro-vice-chancellor, proctor, and other dignitaries.

According to university sources, the altercation began during a prize distribution ceremony for a sports competition held to mark the 46th founding anniversary of Chhatra Dal. Initially, verbal disputes escalated into physical altercations between two groups. One group, led by university Chhatra Dal president Ahmedul Kabir Taposh and general secretary Alamgir Kabir, was already present when another group, led by senior joint secretary Md. Abdus Samad, senior vice-president Md. Tariful Islam Tarif, and organizing secretary Mohammad Farhad Hossain, joined, sparking the conflict.

Although the university administration managed to persuade the Samad-Tarif-Farhad group to leave the premises, tensions resurfaced around 9:15 PM when the president-secretary-led group took out a procession, ending at the university’s second gate. The procession was followed by loud explosions, causing widespread panic on campus.

Meanwhile, the opposing faction gathered at the central playground, reportedly wielding sticks and rod-like objects, according to eyewitnesses.

Proctor Dr. Md. Arfan Ali, along with assistant proctors, attempted to calm the situation. The proctor stated, “The clash stemmed from one group attempting to obstruct the other during the event. I was not present during the explosions, but we are investigating. Following reports of outsiders being present, we instructed the closure of the main gates to prevent further unrest. Efforts are ongoing to restore order.”