Ahsanul Mahboob Zubair, Assistant Secretary General of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, on Friday denounced the alleged attack on a college in Rajshahi reportedly carried out by BNP men.

In a statement, he said attacks on teachers and vandalism at educational institutions in the presence of law enforcers reflect a serious deterioration in the country’s law-and-order situation.

Referring to Thursday’s attack on Daokandi Government College in Durgapur, the Jamaat leader alleged that a group of people entered the campus, demanded extortion, assaulted teachers, and vandalised the premises during an ongoing examination.

He described the incident as “unacceptable, unforgivable and deeply alarming,” and accused local BNP leaders and activists of being involved in it.

“The honour and dignity of teachers must be upheld, as they are key to nation-building. Such attacks not only insult the teaching community but also destroy the academic environment,” Zubair said.

He further said incidents of attacks on educational institutions despite the presence of law enforcers indicate a breakdown of law and order, putting citizens' safety at risk.

The Jamaat leader called for a proper investigation into the incident, including the alleged inaction of law enforcement agencies, and demanded that those responsible be identified, arrested and brought to justice.

He also urged the authorities to ensure proper treatment, security and compensation for the injured teachers.

At least five people, including the principal, were injured in the attack on the college that took place on Thursday afternoon.

The injured include Principal Dr Md Abdur Razzaque, lecturer Aleya Khatun Hira, Professor Rezaul Karim Alam, and two other staff members.