Clash between CU students, locals: How a dispute sparked violence in Jobra village

By Star Multimedia
31 August 2025, 15:54 PM
UPDATED 31 August 2025, 22:25 PM
The unrest began around 11:00pm near Gate No 2 of CU campus, after a philosophy department student was allegedly assaulted by a security guard

A violent clash broke out late last night between Chittagong University students and residents of Jobra village. The unrest began around 11:00pm near Gate No 2 of CU campus, after a philosophy department student was allegedly assaulted by a security guard. The incident quickly escalated, triggering widespread chaos in the area.