He was reportedly beaten to death by Bangladesh Chhatra League operatives on Oct 6 for a post he made to Facebook protesting against a recent deal between Bangladesh and India. Police have so far arrested 19 people with ties to the ruling party's student wing in connection with the murder. “The UN deplores the killing of a young BUET student, allegedly for freely expressing his views. Campus violence in Bangladesh has over the years affected and claimed too many lives, with apparent impunity for those bearing responsibility,” the UN said in a statement. “The UN Bangladesh notes steps taken by the authorities to apprehend alleged perpetrators.

Source: bd News24 October 13, 2019 06:22 UTC