AMY TURNER

On November 24, vandals attacked and looted the well-known Catholic institution, St. Gregory’s School and College in Old Dhaka.

A mob of 30 to 35 students executed the attack amidst ongoing street violence involving students from multiple colleges. The assault persisted for several hours, causing significant damage estimated at $100,000.

In response to the violence, school authorities have indefinitely suspended classes.

During the attack, the vandals severely damaged the school premises and office rooms. They assaulted two security guards and looted property. The attackers also set off crude bombs, causing panic among those present.

The violence is believed to have been triggered by clashes following the death of Abhijit Halder, a college student, on November 18. His death has been attributed to alleged negligence at Dhaka National Medical College and Hospital.

The interim government, led by the Yunus administration, has condemned the attacks, labelling them as politically motivated. Authorities have pledged to identify and arrest those responsible for the incident.