Dhaka College and Ideal College students clash in Dhaka

Students from Dhaka College and Ideal College engaged in a violent clash near the Science Lab intersection in Dhaka on September 27, 2026. The incident occurred around 12:15 pm at the southern end of Green Road, causing significant disruptions to traffic and public transportation.

Reports indicate the tension escalated after a Dhaka College bus was allegedly targeted with bricks and stones near Labaid Hospital, resulting in shattered windows. While some students claimed multiple injuries occurred during the confrontation, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police described the event as a “minor incident.”

Additional Deputy Commissioner Shawkat Ali stated that police and teachers intervened to ease the situation and bring it under control. Witnesses reported students from both institutions chasing one another through the area before law enforcement arrived.