Six journalists were assaulted by Chhatra Dal activists while gathering news during a clash and political tension between activists of Chhatra Dal and Chhatra Shibir at Jagannath University (JU). They were later admitted to National Hospital. The victims stated that they came under attack while performing their professional duties amidst clashes, chases, counter-chases and high tension on the university campus on August 4, 2026. The injured journalists are Press Club Treasurer and Ajkaler Khobor correspondent Kamruzzaman Kayes, Amar Songbad correspondent Abdullah Al Mamun, Dhaka Stream correspondent Rajab Al Fahim, Bangla Tribune correspondent Sohail Ahmed, Prime Bangladesh correspondent Mohan Khondokar and another journalist.
