Chhatra Dal detains banned Chhatra League leader at BAU, administration releases him after finding no evidence

Leaders and activists of Chhatra Dal detained a leader of the banned Chhatra League at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) and handed him over to the university's proctorial body. The university administration later released him on bond after finding no evidence of his involvement in any criminal activity.

Md Fahim Shahriar Rifat was detained on Tuesday afternoon from the Jabbar's Mor area of the university. He is a former deputy sports secretary of the banned Chhatra League's Shahjalal Hall unit and a postgraduate student of the university's Faculty of Veterinary Science.

BAU Chhatra Dal convener Md Atikur Rahman, member secretary Md Shafiqul Islam, senior joint convener A M Shoaib and other leaders and activists of the organisation were present at the time of the detention.

Atikur Rahman said, 'The banned Chhatra League is trying to create anarchy and sabotage in different parts of the country. Yesterday, two people were detained and handed over to police over an attempt to set fire to the railway line at BAU. Today, while remaining vigilant to ensure campus security, Chhatra League leader Fahim Shahriar Rifat was detained and handed over to the proctorial body.'

Assistant Proctor Dr Md Masud Rana, an assistant professor of the university, said, 'While roaming suspiciously in the Jabbar's Mor area, some students detained Rifat. He was later handed over to the proctorial body.'

The proctor said that after the detention, it was investigated whether the student was involved in any criminal activity. After reviewing the university's CCTV footage, no evidence of his involvement in any criminal activity was found.

The administration also said no previous criminal record was found against him. For that reason, he was released on bond on the proctor's instructions.

It is worth noting that yesterday, Chhatra Dal leaders and activists detained two leaders of the banned Chhatra League over an attempt to set fire to the railway line at BAU and handed them over to police. Leaders of the organisation said Chhatra Dal remains active to prevent sabotage on campus.

The university administration said CCTV surveillance and proctorial patrols continue to ensure campus security. If a specific complaint is received against any student, legal action will be taken.

Meanwhile, the university made no further comment on Rifat, who was released after his detention.