By the recent violence that occurred near the Chittagong University (CU) campus, leaving more than 300 people injured, including CU's pro-vice-chancellor, proctorial staff, journalists, and scores of students. More than 20 students sustained serious injuries. The brutality that was on display is condemnable, but equally disturbing was the incident that triggered it the alleged harassment and assault of a female student apparently for arriving home late.
According to media reports quoting the female student, around 11pm on Saturday, the security guard of the building where she resided allegedly assaulted her verbally and physically for returning late. She claimed that when her roommates intervened, the guard fled. Students who chased after him were then allegedly attacked by locals with brickbats. The incident occurred near CU's Gate No. 2, in Jobra village, Hathazari. As the night progressed, tensions further escalated a mid counterattacks.
