Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:36am on 16 Oct 2026,Friday International
A controversy at Bangladesh’s Jagannath University in Dhaka has intensified after a beef khichuri feast near a Hindu temple sparked protests. Hindu students objected to the location, while organisers said they had unintentionally used temple bricks and later apologised. The university initially restricted animal slaughter on campus but subsequently clarified that student events could proceed if others’ activities were not disrupted. A group of students then announced a beef feast and cow slaughter on October 16, Maha Shashthi, describing it as a protest against the initial notice. The dispute has raised concerns over religious sensitivities and campus harmony. (PC: India Today)
