Dhaka University Chhatra Dal Hands Over Five for Chanting ‘Joy Bangla’

Staff Correspondent

Dhaka University’s Chhatra Dal activists handed five individuals to the police after they chanted the iconic Liberation War slogan “Joy Bangla” in the Mall Chattar area on Wednesday night, January 29.

Following questioning, the detainees were shown arrested in connection with an old case and presented in court on Thursday. Shahbagh Police Station Officer-in-Charge Khalid Mansur confirmed the incident. He stated that the detainees were interrogated and linked to a previous case in which they were implicated.

A video of the questioning, which included police presence and a Chhatra Dal leader interrogating the five individuals, has gone viral on social media. In the footage, one of the detainees admitted to chanting the slogan.

The incident has sparked widespread criticism online, with many questioning Chhatra Dal’s authority to detain and interrogate individuals. Social media users also debated whether chanting the Liberation War slogan “Joy Bangla” should warrant detention.

The incident follows ongoing criticism of Chhatra Dal’s activities, including alleged extortion and violent acts, which have reportedly frustrated even BNP leadership since August 5. The latest actions have further fueled public outrage and condemnation of the organization’s role on campus.