Ten injured as Anti-Discrimination Students Movement clashes with general students in Mymensingh

A clash broke out between the Anti-Discrimination Student movement and general students at Ananda Mohan College in Mymensingh over the college's annual seat fee.

At least 10 individuals from both sides were injured in the incident, leading the college authorities to close both the college and hostel for three days.

The identities of the injured could not be known immediately.

The altercation occurred on Sunday evening (January 12), after tensions rose over the college's annual seat fee of Tk7,000 , which is higher than the Tk 5,000 fee at other colleges.

A meeting was planned between the principal and the students to discuss the issue, but instead of meeting with the general students, the principal spoke with leaders from the anti-discrimination movement and Chhatra Dal.

This sparked resentment among the general students, leading to an altercation between the two groups. A chase ensued, resulting in the clash.

Police and army personnel responded to the scene and brought the situation under control.

Md. Shafiqul Islam Khan, officer-in-charge (OC) of Mymensingh Kotwali Model Police Station, said that the situation is currently calm, with police deployed on the campus to prevent further incidents.

"An investigation would be conducted, and those responsible would be brought to justice," he added.