CHITTAGONG, East Bengal — The administration of Chittagong University in East Bengal claimed on Sunday to have identified two individuals who sexually assaulted a female student on the university campus the previous night.
The incident occurred on Sunday evening in a residential area of the public university, one of the largest in the country. University authorities stated that they have launched an investigation into the assault and are working to apprehend the suspects.
Sexual violence on university campuses remains a serious and persistent issue in East Bengal, with hundreds of incidents reported each year. Activists and student organizations have long called for greater safety measures and tougher punishments for perpetrators, though progress has been slow.
University officials declined to provide further details on the identities of the alleged assailants or the condition of the victim, citing the ongoing investigation. However, sources familiar with the case indicated the student was attacked while walking alone in a dimly lit area of the campus.
The Chittagong University administration stated that it is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all students on the campus. They pledged to work closely with law enforcement to bring the perpetrators to justice and provide support services to the victim.
Activists will be closely watching how the university and local authorities handle this case, with many expecting renewed calls for improved campus security measures and harsher penalties for sexual crimes in the coming days.