In a decisive move to address a grave breach of organisational conduct, the Kavi Nazrul Government College branch of the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) has issued formal “show-cause” notices to six of its members. This disciplinary measure follows a violent confrontation between two rival internal factions of the student political organisation, during which two professional journalists were brutally assaulted while performing their duties on the college premises.
The incident has sparked widespread condemnation across the national media landscape, highlighting the perilous environment faced by reporters when covering political volatility within educational institutions.
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Official Disciplinary Proceedings
The formal notices were dispatched on the evening of Wednesday, 15 April. The correspondence was officially signed and authorised by Md Jamal Khan, the Joint Convener and Office Secretary of the college’s JCD unit. The individuals currently under investigation range from high-ranking campus representatives to grassroots activists, all of whom face the prospect of permanent expulsion.
According to the official press release, the accused have been charged with specific violations of organisational discipline and behaviour that brings the student wing into disrepute. They have been granted a stringent 24-hour window to submit a comprehensive written explanation for their actions. This testimony must be delivered in person on the college campus, in the presence of the unit’s Convener and Member Secretary. Failure to provide a compelling justification will likely result in immediate and permanent termination of their membership.
Individuals Served with Show-Cause Notices
| Name | Organisational Rank | Primary Allegation |
| Rakib Hasan Rocky | Joint Convener | Orchestrating the assault and equipment theft |
| Sabbir Ahmed Ivan | Joint Convener | Participation in violent factional rioting |
| Saif | Member | Armed assault on journalists using iron rods |
| Mashrafi | Member | Obstruction of media and physical harassment |
| Uzzal | Activist | Direct physical battery of press representatives |
| Jiban | Activist | Involvement in the assault and verbal abuse |
The Root of the Campus Conflict
The friction reportedly traces back to a concert organised by the student wing to commemorate the Pahela Baishakh (Bengali New Year) festivities. During the event, a sharp disagreement erupted between the loyalists of the college unit’s Convener, Irfan Ahmad Fahim, and those of the Member Secretary, Najmul Hasan. What initially appeared to be a minor internal dispute rapidly deteriorated into a full-scale physical confrontation the following day.
At approximately 12:00 pm on Wednesday, the two opposing factions clashed violently near the college’s main entrance. The situation spiralled into chaos as supporters from both sides engaged in hand-to-hand combat, creating a scene of significant public disorder.
Unprovoked Attack on the Press
Witnessing the escalating violence, two journalists—Biplab Sheikh, the Office Secretary of the Kavi Nazrul College Journalists’ Association and correspondent for The Daily Campus, and Obaidul Haque, a representative for Sonali News—approached the scene to document the events for public record.
As the reporters began to record video footage and photograph the skirmish, the JCD leaders reportedly turned their hostility toward the media. Eyewitness accounts suggest that the leaders, spearheaded by Rocky and Ivan, forcibly confiscated the journalists’ mobile phones to prevent any digital evidence of the brawl from being disseminated.
The situation turned vicious when the activists allegedly employed iron rods and blunt force to beat the two reporters. Despite clearly identifying themselves as members of the press, the victims were subjected to a sustained and unprovoked assault. Both Biplab Sheikh and Obaidul Haque sustained various injuries, including severe bruising and lacerations, before students and bystanders were able to intervene and rescue them from the mob.
Institutional Repercussions and Response
The Kavi Nazrul College Journalists’ Association has expressed profound outrage, demanding that the authorities move beyond internal political discipline to pursue criminal charges. They have argued that such an attack represents a direct threat to the freedom of the press and the safety of individuals in the line of duty.
The JCD central command has been briefed on the incident, as the local college unit attempts to contain the reputational fallout. While the show-cause notices serve as the initial phase of the internal investigation, local law enforcement has been urged to take formal cognisance of the physical battery and the theft of professional equipment. As of Thursday morning, the campus remains under heavy surveillance, with a significant police presence established to deter further outbreaks of violence.