Eden College journalist leader Smriti attacked in Azimpur

Staff Correspondent

Smriti Akter, the convener of the Eden Women’s College Journalists’ Association, and one of her friends were reportedly attacked in the Azimpur Government Officers’ Quarter area of the capital.

Eyewitnesses reported that the incident occurred around 2 PM on Friday.

According to them, Smriti Akter, accompanied by her classmate Mou, went to meet a friend. At that time, a group of unidentified individuals suddenly surrounded them, using offensive language and insults. At one point, they attacked Smriti’s friend physically. When Smriti intervened to diffuse the situation, she too was assaulted.

Reacting to the incident, Smriti said, “I never imagined being attacked in such a way in an area so close to the college.”

Smriti Akter has been actively writing and protesting against irregularities, oppression, and corruption on campus for a long time. This has raised concerns about whether the attack was premeditated. Questions have also been raised about whether this was a standalone incident or part of an ongoing conflict.

No official statement has yet been issued by the Eden College authorities regarding the incident. However, it has been learned that after the attack, Smriti Akter filed a written complaint at the Lalbagh Police Station.

Various organizations of Eden College have expressed concern over the incident, stating that it has caused anxiety among students. There has been a demand on social media to identify and punish the perpetrators.