Tuesday, 28 October, 2025
A violent overnight clash between students of Daffodil International University (DIU) and City University in Savar left at least 50 injured and a trail of burnt vehicles and damaged property after a trivial altercation spiralled out of control late Sunday.
The violence erupted around 9pm near DIU’s “Bachelor Paradise” hostel in Khagan, when a City University student accidentally spat on a DIU student while riding a motorcycle. Though the student apologised, a heated argument ensued, triggering a chain of attacks and counterattacks between the two universities.
By midnight, DIU students reportedly stormed City University’s campus, vandalising classrooms, offices, and dormitories, and setting fire to at least three buses and a private car. Witnesses said looting also took place during the rampage.
On Monday morning, City University’s campus bore the scars of devastation — charred vehicles, broken glass, and scattered furniture were strewn across the premises. Officials estimated damages of Tk 200–250 million.
“They brought gunpowder, set the gate on fire, and looted our accounts office,” said Administrative Officer Uzzal Sarkar.
“We sought help from midnight till 4:30am, but no one came,” added Associate Professor Md Arifuzzaman, lamenting a lack of law enforcement response.
Law enforcers said the situation remained tense but under control. “Police are on the spot. We’re investigating what triggered the violence,” said Additional Superintendent of Police Md Arafatul Islam.
Both universities have suspended academic activities until November 4 and ordered students to vacate dormitories. DIU officials said they would cooperate with City University in assessing damages and identifying the perpetrators.
“It started over a very minor issue,” said Syed Mizanur Rahman, DIU’s Director of External Affairs. “We request both sides to act humanely and avoid further escalation.”
Eyewitnesses said videos of the initial scuffle spread quickly on social media, drawing hundreds of DIU students to the scene. Clashes intensified as both sides hurled brickbats and vandalised nearby buildings.
City University Vice-Chancellor Prof Md Lutfar Rahman said, “The matter was initially settled by 10pm, but later hundreds of Daffodil students attacked our campus. Around 25 of our students are hospitalised.”
Scenes of devastation on Monday showed burnt buses, broken computers, smashed doors, and scattered documents. A City University student said, “They attacked while we were asleep. They tried to break into the girls’ hall and threw bricks that injured female students.”
Several DIU students trapped on the City campus were later handed over safely to the University Grants Commission representatives.
“Such devastation by students of higher institutions is beyond imagination,” said Prof Bimal Chandra Das of DIU after visiting the site. “Those responsible must face consequences.”
Authorities said calm had largely been restored by Monday evening, though tensions remain high between the two institutions.
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A violent overnight clash between students of Daffodil International University (DIU) and City University in Savar left at least 50 injured and a trail of burnt vehicles and damaged property after a trivial altercation spiralled out of control late Sunday.
The violence erupted around 9pm near DIU’s “Bachelor Paradise” hostel in Khagan, when a City University student accidentally spat on a DIU student while riding a motorcycle. Though the student apologised, a heated argument ensued, triggering a chain of attacks and counterattacks between the two universities.
By midnight, DIU students reportedly stormed City University’s campus, vandalising classrooms, offices, and dormitories, and setting fire to at least three buses and a private car. Witnesses said looting also took place during the rampage.
On Monday morning, City University’s campus bore the scars of devastation — charred vehicles, broken glass, and scattered furniture were strewn across the premises. Officials estimated damages of Tk 200–250 million.
“They brought gunpowder, set the gate on fire, and looted our accounts office,” said Administrative Officer Uzzal Sarkar.
“We sought help from midnight till 4:30am, but no one came,” added Associate Professor Md Arifuzzaman, lamenting a lack of law enforcement response.
Law enforcers said the situation remained tense but under control. “Police are on the spot. We’re investigating what triggered the violence,” said Additional Superintendent of Police Md Arafatul Islam.
Both universities have suspended academic activities until November 4 and ordered students to vacate dormitories. DIU officials said they would cooperate with City University in assessing damages and identifying the perpetrators.
“It started over a very minor issue,” said Syed Mizanur Rahman, DIU’s Director of External Affairs. “We request both sides to act humanely and avoid further escalation.”
Eyewitnesses said videos of the initial scuffle spread quickly on social media, drawing hundreds of DIU students to the scene. Clashes intensified as both sides hurled brickbats and vandalised nearby buildings.
City University Vice-Chancellor Prof Md Lutfar Rahman said, “The matter was initially settled by 10pm, but later hundreds of Daffodil students attacked our campus. Around 25 of our students are hospitalised.”
Scenes of devastation on Monday showed burnt buses, broken computers, smashed doors, and scattered documents. A City University student said, “They attacked while we were asleep. They tried to break into the girls’ hall and threw bricks that injured female students.”
Several DIU students trapped on the City campus were later handed over safely to the University Grants Commission representatives.
“Such devastation by students of higher institutions is beyond imagination,” said Prof Bimal Chandra Das of DIU after visiting the site. “Those responsible must face consequences.”
Authorities said calm had largely been restored by Monday evening, though tensions remain high between the two institutions.
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