Clashes among banned Chhatra League factions in New York

Two people have been arrested and one person injured in a clash between two factions of the banned Bangladesh Chhatra League in New York, USA.

The injured individual is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital. The incident occurred on Monday during a rally organised by the USA Awami League in Jackson Heights, New York.
According to eyewitnesses, a verbal altercation first broke out between two groups of Chhatra League members during the rally, which was organised by the USA Awami League centring on the possible return of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to Bangladesh. The situation then escalated into physical altercations and clashes.

Shihab, the organising secretary of the Chhatra League, was seriously injured in the clash. He was taken to a local hospital in a bloodied condition. New York police arrested two individuals, including Zakir, another organising secretary, on charges of assault.

After the incident, police arrived at the scene, brought the situation under control, and dispersed the rally. Police said an investigation into the incident is ongoing, and further legal action will be taken after verifying the allegations.

The president of the USA Awami League, Dr. Siddiqur Rahman, expressed anger over the incident. In a statement, he said, "An unfortunate incident occurred among the leaders and activists of the Chhatra League during the oath-taking ceremony organised by the New York Metropolitan Awami League. One person had to be hospitalised, and two were arrested by the police."

He urged Chhatra League leaders and activists to remain calm, adding that action would be taken against those involved in the incident in accordance with the party constitution after an investigation.