The government has called upon students to remain calm and not to get involved in any clash. "If any instigation is found behind such clashes, strict action will be taken," Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam said on Monday (Nov 21) in the wake of clashes that occurred among students of several colleges in Dhaka city.
Talking to National News Agency of Bangladesh, he said the government is monitoring the recent clashes that took place in several educational institutions. "We urge students to remain calm and not to get involved in any kind of clash," the press secretary said.
He said the government is investigating whether there is any provocation behind such clashes.
Alam warned that any attempt to create instability in any part of the country, including educational institutions, would be strictly resisted.
On Monday (Nov 21), clashes erupted among the students of Shaheed Suhrawardy College, Kabi Nazrul College and Dr. Mahbubur Rahman Mollah College in the city.
Earlier on Sunday night, a clash took place between students of Bangladesh University of Textiles (BUTEX) and Dhaka Polytechnic Institute.
