Several female students of Dhaka University have alleged being harassed by outsiders who are attending a rally at Suhrawardy Udyan organized by Olama Mashayekh Bangladesh.
Many students have shared their experiences on Facebook, detailing the harassment they faced.
The external crowd reportedly targeted students on campus under the guise of moral policing.
Sharmila Shurovi Pushpita, a student from the university, wrote on her Facebook: “The audacity to say, ‘What are women doing here?’ while you block the campus roads is infuriating—I couldn’t even walk from the metro to my department!”
Ania Fahmin, a student, wrote on her Facebook: "I do not understand how the security of the campus is not hampered even after harassing the girls in front of the faculty!"
Earlier, the Dhaka University administration mandated that all students carry their identification cards on campus to help eliminate outsiders.
The directive includes provisions for students who have lost their IDs to present appropriate documentation.
This decision is part of a broader initiative to secure the campus.
Meanwhile, heavy traffic congestion has been reported in Dhaka city as thousands of people across the country gathered at Suhrawardy Udyan.
The rally began at 9am on Tuesday and drew a significant number of madrasa students from various districts.
Traffic was reported near the Dhaka Elevated Expressway's exit ramp, Mogbazar, Farmgate, Nilkhet, Shahbagh, Karwan Bazar, Kakrail and Gulistan.
Around Dhaka University, students reported severe traffic congestion since early morning.
The crowds also gathered near the TSC area and around Raju Sculpture, further intensifying the gridlock.
Many students reported being stuck in traffic for hours despite leaving for classes in the morning. Some departments have also cancelled classes due to the congestion.
Dhaka University Proctor Saifuddin Ahmed said: “We are trying to bring the situation under control, but managing such a large crowd is challenging. Since last night, we have restricted vehicles around the campus, yet the situation remains unresolved.”