Students block Sonadanga bus terminal in Khulna

Students of Khulna University (KU) staged a protest on Wednesday evening by blocking the Sonadanga Bus Terminal intersection, following an incident where a student was beaten and teachers were assaulted.

The protest began around 5:30 pm, with students gathering in front of the bus terminal. At one point, they chased bus owners and workers, creating a tense atmosphere in the area. A contingent of army, navy, and police personnel was deployed to control the situation.

According to Mohammad Muhibullah, a student coordinator from Khulna University, the incident started when a bus traveling from Gopalganj to Khulna had a dispute over fare, during which a bus worker assaulted one student. The student informed others about the incident, prompting a group of KU students to gather at the Sonadanga Bus Terminal.

Transport workers launched another attack on the students there. As a result, several KU students, including Ashik, Siam, Jisan Ahmed, Arup Basu, Hridoy, and Shahriar Parvez Sad, were injured. Additionally, two teachers were assaulted during the altercation.

As news of the assaults spread, a large number of students gathered at the Sonadanga Bus Terminal and blocked the terminal.

Howlader Sanowar Masum, Officer-in-Charge (Investigation) of Sonadanga Police Station, confirmed that traffic has been halted in the area. He added that along with the police, members of the army and navy are working to restore control.