Highlights:
- External intruders attacked protesting students at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU).
- Students staged a protest by surrounding the Vice-Chancellor’s residence.
- Several students, including female students, were injured.
- Earlier, students disrupted a train over their demands.
Protesting students at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) were attacked by external intruders on Sunday evening, August 31, 2025. In response, students surrounded the residence of Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. A. K. Fazlul Haque Bhuiyan to protest the incident.
The attack took place around 7:45 PM in front of the Jaynul Abedin Auditorium at the university campus. According to reports, the intruders targeted students even in the presence of university officials. As the situation escalated, students from various halls came out in support. Several students, including female students, were reportedly injured during the clash. Currently, the campus remains tense and under alert.
Background: Academic Council Dispute
The incident is linked to dissatisfaction among students of the Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science regarding the decisions of an academic council meeting on the implementation of the Combined Degree program. During the meeting, students locked the Vice-Chancellor and all attending teachers inside the council room, leaving 227 teachers confined temporarily.
Earlier Protest: Train Blockade
Earlier on Sunday morning, around 11:30 AM, students demonstrated at Jobbar’s Mor, stopping the Haor Express train heading towards Dhaka. The blockade was lifted after local administration officials assured the students that their demands would be addressed.
Tense Situation Continues
The attack and ongoing student protests have created a tense atmosphere across the BAU campus. Authorities and student representatives are now engaged in discussions to prevent further escalation and ensure safety for all students and staff.
Source: Jamuna TV
