Chattogram College: BCL men continue fighting over posts
Leaders and activists of Chattogram Government College unit of Bangladesh Chhatra League once again locked into a clash yesterday over formation of the 25-member college committee.
And just like Tuesday, a chase and counter-chase took place around noon between the supporters of post-deprived and newly-selected BCL activists on College Road in front of the institution.
During the melee, BCL men from both groups blasted several crude bombs, vandalised vehicles and shops, creating panic among students, guardians and pedestrians.
Traffic movement remained halted on the busy road for around two hours, causing sufferings to people. Police later charged batons and dispersed the BCL men from the spot.
College and BCL sources said Chattogram city unit BCL approved the committee on Monday night making Mahmudul Karim president and Suvash Mallik Sabuj general secretary for the next one year.
Protesting its formation, a section of BCL men have been demonstrating since Tuesday morning.
They alleged that outsiders and non-students got posts in the committee, which triggered anger among students. However, party activists, who got selected, claimed that most of the BCL men protesting against the committee were outsiders.
Around 11:30am yesterday, newly-selected leaders came to the college with their supporters. At the same time, post-deprived BCL men also took position in front of the college, creating a tense situation.
Soon, both groups, equipped with sharp weapons, started chasing each other, said students and witnesses. Some BCL men were seen brandishing firearms, they added.
They [BCL men] also blasted several crude bombs, vandalised vehicles and roadside shops, said the witnesses.
Assistant Commissioner (Chawkbazar) Nobel Chakma of Chattogram Metropolitan Police said, “Police dispersed agitating BCL men from the road by charging batons. Additional forces have been deployed in the area to avert any untoward situation.”
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