DHAKA: Three leaders of Anti-Discrimination Student Movement came under attack allegedly by "Awami League men" in Bagerhat district town on Saturday (Aug 10).
The injured students --Tanzib Ulrat, 23, Md Fardim, 23, and Ritwik Royhan, 23 -- are receiving treatment at Bagerhat Sadar Hospital.
The incident took place at Bagerhat Poura Park in the evening, reports our Bagerhat correspondent.
Talking to reporters from hospital bed, Fardim said, "We were sitting in the Poura park this evening and discussing some issues related to our movement.
"At that time, suddenly, a group of men armed with iron rods and sticks attacked us.
"They were chanting political slogans. So, it was clear they were Awami League men."
Upon hearing about the attack, MA Salam, former president of Bagerhat district BNP, rushed to the hospital to visit the injured students.
He expressed his concern and assured them of all possible assistance, including medical treatment and legal support. - The Daily Star/ANN
