In Bangladesh, police resorted to tear gas and batons to disperse hundreds of students protesting an attack on a prominent writer. Clashes erupted, resulting in at least 50 injuries, after students from Dhaka University attempted to breach barriers set up by police with barbed wire to march towards the Ministry of Home Affairs. They demanded the arrest and prosecution of those responsible for the attack on Professor Humayun Azad. He was attacked by unidentified men armed with butcher's cleavers while walking on campus on Friday night, suffering severe injuries to his head and back. Doctors report that Professor Azad's condition remains critical. An Associated Press report states that police have arrested a Dhaka University student as a suspect but have withheld details. Azad is known for writing articles on religious intolerance and violence against women in Bangladesh. Professors and students have boycotted classes in protest of the attack.
Hundreds of Students Protest in Bangladesh - 2004-03-03
Hundreds of students in Bangladesh protested against the attack on Professor Humayun Azad, leading to clashes with police that resulted in numerous injuries. The protest highlights ongoing issues of religious intolerance and violence in the country. This incident is significant as it reflects the growing unrest among students and academics regarding freedom of expression.
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📰 What Happened
Students protested against an attack on Professor Humayun Azad in Bangladesh, leading to police clashes.
- Students protest Professor Humayun Azad
- Unidentified men attack Professor Humayun Azad
- Police arrest Dhaka University student
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The protests indicate significant unrest regarding freedom of expression in Bangladesh.
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