Villagers block path, delaying law enforcement's arrival at CU: Asif Mahmud

LGRD, Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan has said the government is taking firm measures to control the situation at Chittagong University, where clashes have erupted.

In a statement posted on Facebook on Sunday noon, Asif said, “The government has been active since night to control the situation at Chittagong University. Despite several attempts, due to obstruction from local villagers, law enforcement forces could not reach the area immediately. Later, the force arrived.”

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The adviser said there are strict instructions from the government to bring the situation under control. Section 144 has been imposed.

He added that student leaders had confirmed to him that the conflict was still ongoing. “Please cooperate with law enforcement forces to restore order. Terrorists will not be spared in any way,” Asif warned.