On March 5, 2025, private university students and members of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), the student wing of the Bangladesh National Party, clashed at North South University (NSU). Several students were injured.

The clash occurred after Sarjis Alam, chief organizer of the northern chapter of the National Citizens’ Party (NCP), spoke with students from several private universities, including NSU, Independent University-Bangladesh, American International University-Bangladesh, and United International University. NCP is the newly formed student-led political party established in February 2025 following widespread student protests across the country which led to the fall of the Awami League government.

Both JCD members and the private university claimed that the other group was responsible.

Scholars at Risk is concerned about violent attacks by students against other students. Scholars at Risk calls on all parties to exercise restraint and to avoid violence. State authorities have the right and obligation to maintain order, which they must with due regard for the rights of protesters and others, including the rights to free expression, academic freedom, peaceful assembly, and due process.

Sources:
https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/private-university-students-clash-sarjis-alam-followers-1085646
https://www.observerbd.com/news/515367
https://dailyinqilab.com/motropolis/news/739433
https://www.daily-sun.com/post/794814