Advisers fail to leave Milestone despite heavy police escort

Law Adviser Asif Nazrul and Education Adviser CR Abrar were unable to leave Milestone School and College in Dhaka’s Uttara on Tuesday, despite a heavy police escort, after being confined for five hours by protesting students.

The advisers, who arrived at the institution around 10:30am for a meeting with teachers, were surrounded by students demanding action and accountability over a recent incident at the college. Among their six-point demands was the disclosure of the names of all students killed or injured.

Although the advisers accepted the demands and were allowed to exit the premises at around 3:30pm, their motorcade was obstructed by a crowd of hundreds gathered outside the gates. 

Despite a significant police presence, the convoy was unable to make its way out and was forced to return to the campus.