Rajshahi University to file case after attack on journalists

Rajshahi University administration has announced it will file a legal case following an attack on journalists and students at the Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Hall on Sunday night. The assault, allegedly carried out by members of the Jatiotabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), left four journalists and several students injured. The injured media professionals, representing outlets including The Daily Star, bdnews24.com, Dainik Samakal, and Agamir Somoy, were transferred to Rajshahi Medical College Hospital for treatment.

In response to the incident, the JCD central committee has formed a two-member probe body, led by Vice-Presidents A B M Ejajul Kabir Ruel and Monjurul Alam Riyad, to investigate the matter and submit a report within 24 hours.

Journalists initially held a sit-in protest demanding the arrest of the perpetrators and the cancellation of the students' enrollment. The protest was called off in the early hours of Monday after university officials, including Pro-Vice-Chancellors Professor Abdul Alim and Professor Mamunur Rashid, provided assurances that legal action would be taken.