The New Nation - Internet Edition

DU Correspondent

Students of the Dhaka University ransacked vehicles on the campus demanding the release of former Prime Minister and BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia last night.

Students under the banner of the 'Nirjaton Protirod Chhatra Andolan, a platform of the Dhaka University students, damaged at least five transport vehicles at about 8:30pm on the road near by Teacher-Student Centre of the university, while Jatiyabadi Chhatra Dal leaders were present, said witnesses.

Earlier, at a press conference at Modhu`s canteen yesterday noon, the Andolan vowed to continue its agitation programmes till BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia was released.

The organisation yesterday held a demonstration on the campus and at the dormitories of the university in the evening to press for its demands.

Convener of the platform Khomeni Ihsan asked the government to release Begum Khaleda Zia and withdraw state of emergency if it wants to hold credible national election according to its road map.

The members of the organisation Samsul Arefin, Bhashkar Shaha, Shahedul Islam, among others, were present in the press conference.