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?

November 16, 2019
November 16, 2019

‘BCL men’ beat up RU student; highway blocked demanding punishment of perpetrators

Students of Rajshahi University block the Dhaka-Rajshahi highway hours after some Chhatra League activists of the university unit allegedly beat up one of their fellows at a dormitory.

November 2, 2019
November 2, 2019

BCL men throw principal into pond in Rajshahi

A group of Bangladesh Chhatra League activists throws the principal of Rajshahi Polytechnic Institute into a pond on the campus for not allowing two of them to take part in examinations.

October 14, 2019
October 14, 2019

Abrar Fahad murder: BCL expels Amit Saha

Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) has expelled its Buet unit leader Amit Saha for his involvement in the murder of second-year student Abrar Fahad.

October 9, 2019
October 9, 2019

Buet VC going to Kushtia to meet Abrar’s family

The vice chancellor of Buet, who was asked to appear on the campus by this afternoon and answer why he didn’t show up right after the murder of Abrar Fahad, is said to have started for Kushtia to console the victim’s family members.

October 9, 2019
October 9, 2019

Abrar killing: Protesting JCD men come under BCL attack at JnU

Members of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) of Jagannath University (JnU) unit come under attack allegedly by Chhatra League activists when they brought out a procession on the campus, demanding punishment of Abrar Fahad's killers.

October 7, 2019
October 7, 2019

Feni river deal was Abrar's last Facebook post

In his last Facebook post, Abrar Fahad expressed his critical view about Bangladesh’s agreement with India allowing the country to withdraw water from Feni river.

October 3, 2019
October 3, 2019

Father killed by daughter’s stalkers in Sirajganj; BCL man held

A BCL leader is held on charge of killing a man, who protested stalking of his daughter by him (BCL man) in Sirajganj’s Kazipur upazila.

September 30, 2019
September 30, 2019

2 BCL men suspended for giving death threat to RU student

Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the front organisation of ruling Awami League, has suspended two leaders of its Rajshahi University (RU) unit for misbehaving with a student and giving death threat to him.

September 23, 2019
September 23, 2019

BCL attack on JCD an ominous sign for politics: Fakhrul

Terming Chhatra League attack on Chhatra Dal leaders as an ominous sign for politics, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir expresses his party’s grave condemnation to the attack and demanded punishment of the attackers.

September 23, 2019
September 23, 2019

'BCL men' attack JCD members at DU; 3 journos assaulted

Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists allegedly attack the members of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) on Dhaka University campus and also beat up three journalists when they were filming the incident.