A general diary (GD) has been filed at Shahbagh Police Station against Dhaka University Chhatra Union President Megmallar Bosu following Facebook post in which he advocated for “red terror”. A group of DU students filed the GD at ShahbaghPolice Station of Saturday afternoon. DU students issue 24-hour ultimatum to take action against Chhatra Union president Earlier in the day, a group of students held a press conference at Dhaka University’s Madhur Canteen, calling for Bosu's arrest and demanding action to ensure their security. DU Department of Islamic Studies student AB Zubayer, Abdur Rahman Fahad, Department of Arabic student Abid Hasan Rafi, Department of Bangla student Mosaddiq Ali were present at the conference, among others. Anti-rape graffiti over Bangabandhu’s portrait at JU: 2 Chhatra Union leaders sued During the conference, the students raised alarms about the potential dangers of Bosu's statement, citing his call for “red terror” and political violence. "Bosu’s Facebook post advocates for the initiation of 'red terror,' which has created anxiety among students. He suggested that peaceful protesters and human rights advocates could become targets of violence," AB Zubayer said in a written statement. "We have witnessed similar violent movements in history that brutally silenced those with differing views. Students are now worried that the same could happen here,” he said. The students who spoke at the press conference demanded immediate intervention, saying, the safety of students who are fearful of these threats must be guaranteed, and Bosu should be arrested. Strict legal action is needed to address the potential for violence. Following the press conference, the group filed the GD against Megmallar Bosu at Shahbagh Police Station. 2 JU Chhatra Union leaders suspended for drawing anti-rape graffiti over Bangabandhu’s portrait In response to the allegations, Bosu defended his post, saying, "I did not mention offensive terrorism. I was referring to defensive terrorism." The controversy began on Friday night when Bosu posted the message, "The only option is red terror," on his verified Facebook page, leading to protests by Dhaka University students. At 12:30 am, a protest march was organised in reaction to the statement.

A section of Dhaka University  students held a protest march early Saturday and issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the university administration to take action against President of Chhatra Union Meghmallar Bosu  for a ‘extremist’ Facebook post. The protest march began at 12:30 am on Friday night from when students from various halls joined the march. The procession passed through Mohsin Hall, the VC Chattar, and concluded at the Raju Sculpture. After the march, at around 1:30 am, the protesting students painted over the graffiti of Siraj Sikder on the wall of the Central Library, calling it a symbol of red terrorism. DU Volleyball: Kabi Jashimuddin Hall, Sergeant Zahurul Huq Hall win In his post, Chhatra Union President Meghmallar wrote, "The only option is red terror. Defensive violence for the sake of the marginalised. As long as we perform vigils and processions that have no capacity to turn violent, you will never be able to protect your comrades. People will like you, but no one will be inspired. No one needs another 'liberal' party. No one cares for willing martyrs. The only good fascist is a dead one." "In this right-wing madness, you will be killed in the name of sovereignty and then have your character assassinated. Liberals and 'centrists' who have sold their hearts to the far-right will claim it was a cultural war and how both sides are bad. You have very few comrades. You can't afford to lose even one. And the people are like sheep. Are you willing to become a lifelong shepherd?" "Stop doing public demonstrations. Stop posting Committees in public. We will be wiped out if we are not careful. The teeth and claws are coming out. You will not troll and meme your way out of this. Let's take this to the underground comrade. Stay tuned. For this is the most one should say publicly," he mentioned in the post. Traffic congestion escalates in Narayanganj city due to rules violation During the rally, coordinator Mahin Sarkar said, "We have seen the student wing of the Awami League giving space to these leftist organisations on campus. Now, they are providing opportunities for the Awami League’s narrative and stance. Yesterday, they behaved arrogantly with the proctor. Today, they have openly declared red terror. Since the Liberation War, all extrajudicial killings are linked to this red terror. Meghamallar Bosu who instigated this red terror must be brought under the law within 24 hours." Dhaka University Bengla Department student Musaddik Ali Ibne Mohammad said the notorious red terror of the 80s and 90s is reappearing openly. They want to create a conflict situation, disrupt the Dhaka University Student Union (DUCSU) elections. Surjasen Hall resident student Azizul Haque, he said.

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