Two days after a recent clash and tense situation at Islamic University (IU), the university units of Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal and Islami Chhatra Shibir have reached an understanding.

At a meeting arranged by the university administration, leaders of the two student organizations agreed to maintain a peaceful environment on campus, ensure students’ safety and conduct their organizational activities through mutual cooperation.

A meeting was held at the proctor’s office in the university’s Faculty Building on Monday (September 7), organized by Proctor Professor Dr Shaheenuzzaman.

Among those present were Chhatra Dal unit convener Masud Rumi Mithun, member secretary Rafiz Ahmed, senior joint convener Anwar Parvez, Chhatra Shibir unit president Yousuf Ali and secretary Rashedul Islam Rafi, along with other student organization leaders.

Chhatra Dal unit convener Masud Rumi Mithun said they held the meeting with the proctor to prevent any further unwanted situation on campus.

“An unstable situation has emerged on the campus following the incident on September 5. We do not want this situation to continue. We will cooperate so that students can continue their academic activities without disruption and have the campus they want,” he said.

He added, “For the welfare of students, Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal will always work shoulder to shoulder with the university administration in any initiative it takes.”

Chhatra Shibir unit president Yousuf Ali said the campus had become unstable following several recent unwanted incidents.

“Everyone must work together to overcome this situation. It is the responsibility of everyone to maintain a peaceful educational environment on a campus with nearly 20,000 students, teachers and employees,” he said.

He expressed concern over attempts to destabilize the campus by bringing outsiders for demonstrations and programmes, taking advantage of the situation.

“If anyone attempts to create violence or disorder in the name of Jamaat, BNP or any other political organization, Chhatra Shibir will strongly resist such attempts,” he said.

He also said Chhatra Shibir would provide necessary cooperation to the university administration to ensure students’ safety and maintain discipline on campus.

IU Proctor Professor Dr Shaheenuzzaman said all student organizations on campus would conduct their activities in a disciplined and mutually respectful environment.

“I expect them to work for the welfare of the students. From now on, they should continue working toward building a beautiful campus, as they have done since August 5,” he said.

Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Mahmudul Haque, responsible for Mirpur-IU area, said leaders of both organizations had reached an understanding and wanted a peaceful campus.

“They all want a peaceful campus, and we are also committed to maintaining a peaceful environment under the leadership of the Kushtia district police superintendent,” he said.

He warned that the district police would take a strict position if anyone, either on or outside the campus, attempted to create tension or disrupt the peaceful environment.