At least seven activists of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal(JCD) were injured in at attack allegedly by Chhatra League (BCL) men on Dhaka University campus on Tuesday. Some activists of BCL attacked JCD activists when they tried to enter the campus through "Gonotontro O Mukti Toron" gate at Nilkhet point to submit a memorandum to the VC on various problems of the university and different dormitories, said witnesses. 

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal has brushed aside BNP’s allegation that the government was behind Tuesday’s attack on the party’s student front Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) on Dhaka University campus. “These are political tactics, many people spread such propaganda. There is no truth in these,” he said while responding to a question from a reporter at the Secretariat. Also read: 35 hurt in BCL-JCD clash in Dhaka The home minister’s comment was sought on BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir’s remark that the government carried out a planned attack on JCD in the Central Shaheed Minar area. Fakhrul was referring to a clash between activists of JCD and pro-government Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) that left at least 35 people injured earlier in the day.

At least 10 activists of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) were injured as some Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) men allegedly attacked them on Dhaka University campus on Sunday. JCD convener Rakibul Islam claimed that at least 10 activists were injured in the attack and they were admitted to Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH). Read:DU: JCD activists, campus journo attacked by BCL "BCL men carried out the attack around 10:00 am while we were marching towards TSC with a procession protesting our leaders’ arrest. BCL men attacked us in front of BNCC building (Saheed Rumi Bhaban) without any provocation,” he said. Amanulla Aman, JCD Dhaka University unit member secretary, Mamun, Muhsin hall unit president, Masum, Fazlul Haque hall unit president, Didar, a member of DU convener committee, were among the injured. Read:BCL leader among 2 held for attack on govt official in Kurigram Chhatra League Dhaka University unit general secretary Saddam Hossain said, “It is normal that general students prevent them who do politics by anarchic activities.” 

The people from all ages with their animated vigour and colourful minds are celebrating Pohela Falgun, the first day of the 11th month in the Bengali calendar, signaling the start of spring (Boshonto) and  coinciding with the worldwide celebration of Valentine's Day - all amidst the pandemic.

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Md Shahidul Islam on Tuesday urged the city dwellers to refrain from any kind of misconduct and illegal activities including fireworks, reckless driving of cars and motorcycles on the 31st night . 

People are set to witness a more colourful and joyous day on Friday as this year both Pahela Falgun, the first day of Spring, and the Valentine’s Day will be celebrated on the weekend.

A crude bomb exploded near the Madhur Canteen on Dhaka University campus on Monday morning.

A man was assaulted reportedly by Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists near the Curzon Hall on Dhaka University campus on Saturday morning after he voted for BNP candidates in the Dhaka city election.