BCL men 'assault' quota reform leader on DU campus

Quota reform movement leader Hasan Al Mamun claimed he was beaten by Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists on the Dhaka University campus on Monday, reports bdnews24.com.

But Dhaka University unit president of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) Sanjit Chandra Das has denied the allegation.

Mamun said he was attacked in front of the Dhaka University Central Library around 12:00 pm.

He claimed the attack had been an attempt to create 'fear and panic' ahead of the DUCSU election.

"We came to the campus today with a petition to the vice chancellor demanding that the polling centres for the DUCSU election be set up at the academic buildings and a list of other demands."

"We went to the area in front of the library to have tea. Suddenly 30-40 led by Surya Sen Hall BCLVice President Raisul attacked and beat us. We couldn't understand the reason behind."