Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) witnessed violent clashes on Tuesday as tensions flared between Chhatra Dal activists and general students over the demand to ban student politics. At least 15 individuals were injured in the confrontation, though their identities have not yet been confirmed.
The unrest began in the afternoon when students rallied across campus, chanting slogans such as "No place for student politics at KUET" and "We want a politics-free campus." They later gathered outside the Vice-Chancellor's residence, further escalating tensions. Around 3:45 pm, clashes broke out between the protesting students and Chhatra Dal members, leading to chaotic chases and counter-chases. Witnesses reported that some individuals were armed with machetes during the conflict. In response, the military was deployed to restore order.
The agitating students have placed a four-point demand, which includes permanently expelling 18 individuals they hold responsible for the attack and enforcing a complete ban on student politics.
Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Khan Jahan Ali Police Station, Md Kabir Hossain, confirmed the clashes and stated that police are actively working to control the situation.
