In a shocking display of campus violence, a group of students at Chittagong University in Bangladesh assaulted an assistant professor, sparking nationwide outrage. The incident, captured on viral video, shows student leader Abdullah Al Noman, the office secretary of the university’s Central Students’ Union, grabbing the professor by the neck and dragging him to the proctor’s office alongside his accomplices.
This premeditated attack on Assistant Professor Hasan Muhammad Roman Shuvo unfolded in broad daylight during admission exams, raising serious questions about campus security and leadership accountability. Far from a spontaneous scuffle, the footage reveals a deliberate act of aggression that undermines the very fabric of academic institutions.
Critics are slamming the university administration for its deafening silence despite clear evidence. No disciplinary action has been taken against Noman, who claims he intervened ‘in self-defense’ because other students wanted to beat the professor. Such excuses have been widely ridiculed, highlighting a dangerous culture where elected student leaders prioritize mob justice over due process.
The proctor has confirmed ongoing investigations into complaints against the professor, but no one justifies physical assault as a response. This event echoes broader concerns about vigilantism in Bangladesh’s universities, where political cliques often hold sway. References to the July uprising to legitimize the attack have been condemned as a perversion of history, betraying the movement’s anti-oppression roots.
As public anger mounts, the administration faces mounting pressure. How did such violence occur unchecked during exams? Why was the professor unprotected? And why no action against the perpetrators? Without swift justice, Chittagong University risks becoming a battleground of fear rather than a haven for learning. The coming days will test whether authorities stand for rule of law or bow to student strongmen.
