A murder case has been filed over the killing of a Primeasia University student, who was fatally stabbed on campus in Dhaka on Saturday following an altercation with fellow students.
Zahidul Islam Parvez, 23, was a student of the 223rd batch of the university’s Textile Engineering Department.
The victim's brother, Humayun Kabir, lodged the case at Banani Police Station in the early hours of Sunday.
Eight students of the university, including Mahathi, Meherab, and Abuzar from the Law and English departments, have been named as primary accused. Additionally, 20 to 25 unnamed individuals were also accused in the case, said Inspector (Operations) AKM Moin Uddin.
“We are actively investigating the case and working to arrest those involved in the incident,” said the inspector.
According to campus sources, the dispute began around 4 PM on Saturday when Zahidul went to a nearby alley for snacks. There, three female students reportedly accused him of eve-teasing. The university administration attempted to mediate the matter and de-escalate tensions.
However, later in the evening, Mahathi, Meherab, and Abuzar allegedly returned with a group of outsiders from the Hazaribagh area and attacked Zahidul. He sustained critical injuries after being stabbed in the chest. His friends rushed him to Kurmitola General Hospital, where doctors declared him dead upon arrival.
Fellow students of the Textile Engineering Department claimed that the attackers were aided by individuals from outside the university. A video of the attack has since gone viral on social media, sparking outrage and demands for justice.
The university authorities have yet to make an official statement, while police continue to gather evidence and track down suspects involved in the incident.
