Dhaka: Adviser for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain today urged the students of seven colleges affiliated with Dhaka University (DU) not to pay heed to any instigation but play civic role in maintaining law and order. He made the call at a press briefing at Foreign Service Academy here. According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Asif Mahmud mentioned a productive discussion with representatives of the seven colleges, noting that it would take time to meet their demands. He referenced an unpleasant incident at Titumir College, while also stating that the reasons behind the clash between Dhaka College and City College students remain unclear. During the press briefing, Adviser Mahfuj Alam also addressed the students, urging them not to be misguided by others. He encouraged open dialogue with the government through appropriate channels, reassuring that the government is prepared to listen and seek solutions. The students from Dhaka College and City College engaged in intermittent clashes this afternoon in the city's Science Lab area, resulting in at least 32 people being injured.
