Dhaka University (DU) Vice-Chancellor Niaz Ahmed Khan is holding an emergency meeting with the principals of the seven government colleges affiliated with the university.
The meeting took place at 12:30pm on Monday (27 January) at the conference room adjacent to the vice-chancellor's office.
The development follows a press release issued by DU’s Public Relations Office, signed by its acting director, Mohammad Rafiqul Islam, confirming the meeting.
Sources indicate that discussions will centre on various issues concerning the interests of students from the affiliated colleges.
The crisis escalated when a delegation of students from these colleges, carrying a five-point demand, visited the office of DU Pro-Vice-Chancellor Mamun Ahmed. The students alleged that they were forcibly removed without being granted an audience.
In response, enraged students took to the streets on Sunday evening (26 January), blocking the Science Lab intersection.
Later, at around 10:30pm, they marched towards the residence of the DU Pro-Vice-Chancellor.
However, upon reaching Nilkhet, they encountered DU students, leading to immediate tensions between the two groups.
The situation quickly deteriorated into a full-scale confrontation, marked by chases, counter-chases, and violent clashes, including brickbats and arson. The unrest persisted in multiple phases until 3am, leaving several students injured.
In the wake of the violence, students from the affiliated colleges have announced a blockade at seven key points across the capital, demanding the pro-vice-chancellor's removal.
Amidst this turmoil, the DU vice-chancellor has moved to engage with the principals of the seven colleges in an attempt to defuse the crisis.
