Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL)

Ramendu Majumdar and Mamunur Rashid back quota reform

Renowned cultural figure Ramendu Majumdar and noted thespian and playwright Mamunur Rashid have commented on the ongoing quota reform movement, which has led to the ongoing violent clashes between student protesters and Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists nationwide. Both personalities emphasised the importance of mutual communication between the government and protestors to restore peace in the country.

Stop this violence before more lives are lost

We protest mindless attacks on students

Celebrities rally behind quota reform amid violent clashes

In the wake of recent violent clashes between student protesters and Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists at Dhaka University, a wave of support from celebrities has emerged for the quota reform movement. The incident, which occurred on July 15, resulted in approximately 300 injuries, including female students and BCL members. As of July 16 (7:30pm), six students have been reported to be killed nationwide due to the ongoing clashes.

Why is the CU so loath to punish errant BCL cadres?

Recent rounds of violence demand stern response

Who are these 'mystery men' extorting traders?

Criminals claiming to be Sylhet BCL members must be apprehended

How BCL became an untouchable entity at JU

It's truly a mutually beneficial relationship, with BCL protecting the JU administration as and when needed.

JU has its job cut out for it: remove illegals

Why are so many non-students occupying its halls?

Can JU avoid responsibility for rape on the campus?

Accused BCL activists must be brought to justice

Make room for freshers in JU halls

Why are non-student cadres of BCL still occupying hall seats?

July 18, 2022
July 18, 2022

Biswajit murder case: Another life-term convict arrested in Dhaka

Rab has arrested a fugitive convict who was sentenced to life-term imprisonment for killing Biswajit Das during a blockade enforced by BNP-led alliance 10 years ago.

May 27, 2022
May 27, 2022

BCL pounces on JCD, again

Around 50 people, including a journalist and a lawyer, were reportedly injured as armed members of BCL swooped on JCD leaders and activists in the High Court area yesterday, just two days after violence rocked the Dhaka University campus.

April 14, 2022
April 14, 2022

Humayun Azad murder case: Former BCL leader Abbas recounts torture after police tried to implicate him

Although the brutal attack on writer Humayun Azad was an act of extremist militancy, soon after the incident police tried to frame the political opponents of the then BNP-Jamaat coalition government in the case.

June 15, 2020
June 15, 2020

Former BCL leader stabbed dead by rivals in Pabna

A former Chhatra League leader was stabbed to death by his rivals following long-standing enmity in Chatmohar upazila of Pabna last night.

January 27, 2020
January 27, 2020

RUET student beaten by ‘BCL men’, case filed

A student of Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET) files a case against 10 activists of the university unit of Bangladesh Chhatra League including its president and secretary for allegedly physically assaulting him.

January 23, 2020
January 23, 2020

20 held after BCL infighting at CU

Twenty activists of the Chittagong University unit of Bangladesh Chhatra League are detained from two dormitories following an attack and counter attack between two factions of the organisation on campus.

January 22, 2020
January 22, 2020

4 DU students beaten up by BCL men

Four students of Dhaka University are beaten up on campus allegedly by Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists.

January 6, 2020
January 6, 2020

DU house tutor assaulted by ‘BCL women’

A house tutor of Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib Hall in Dhaka University is assaulted when she was trying to stop two clashing groups of Chhatra League women on the campus.

December 2, 2019
December 2, 2019

CU BCL postpones strike with 3-day ultimatum

A section of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) of Chittagong University postpones their indefinite strike, giving the authorities concerned a three-day ultimatum to meet their demands.

November 19, 2019
November 19, 2019

5 BCL men held over assault on Rajshahi polytechnic principal

Police claims to have arrested five accused in a case filed in connection with pushing Rajshahi Polytechnic Institute’s principal into a pond on the campus.