Savar, Oct 30 (V7N) — Two private universities in Bangladesh, Daffodil International University and City University, have filed separate cases against each other following violent clashes, arson, and vandalism at their Savar campuses earlier this week.

Savar Circle Additional Superintendent of Police Mohammad Asaduzzaman confirmed the development on Wednesday afternoon, stating that both cases were officially registered at the Savar Model Police Station on Tuesday night based on written complaints submitted by the respective university administrations.

According to police sources, City University Registrar Professor Mir Akhtar Hossain filed a case accusing Daffodil International University student Fahad and over a thousand unidentified individuals. The allegations include armed intrusion into the City University premises, vandalism of vehicles, arson using petrol and hand bombs, looting, and theft of Tk 15 lakh. The university authorities claimed damages amounting to approximately Tk 20 crore and also accused certain Daffodil officials of instigating and supporting the attackers.

In response, Daffodil International University filed a counter-case through Assistant Administrative Officer Aftab Uddin Ahmed Khan, naming around 250 unidentified City University students. The complaint alleges that the accused attacked a student residence known as “Bachelor Paradise,” vandalized property, assaulted residents, and held 11 Daffodil students hostage overnight, forcing them at gunpoint to make confessions on video.

Meanwhile, a delegation from the University Grants Commission (UGC) visited both campuses on Sunday night to investigate the incident and assess the extent of the damage. The committee, led by National University Pro-Vice Chancellor and UGC inquiry head Professor Dr. Nurul Islam, emphasized the need for a comprehensive investigation into the causes and consequences of the violence.

“The incident between students of both universities was unfortunate. We are examining the damages, reviewing CCTV footage, and collecting written statements from both administrations. The findings will be submitted soon. Our priority is to ensure both campuses resume normal academic activities promptly,” said Dr. Nurul Islam.

The violent confrontation between students of the two universities has raised serious concerns about campus safety, student conduct, and the effectiveness of conflict prevention mechanisms in private higher education institutions across Bangladesh.

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