Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:20am on 17 Oct 2026,Saturday International
A controversy over a beef-cooking event near a Hindu temple at Jagannath University in Dhaka, Bangladesh, escalated into a dispute over religious sensitivities and campus regulations. On October 12, Hindu students objected to a beef khichuri gathering held near the campus temple. Allegations also emerged that temple bricks were used to construct a temporary cooking stove; organisers later removed them and apologised for the misunderstanding. The university initially restricted animal slaughter on campus but subsequently clarified its position. On October 16, students held a beef feast in protest, with university officials monitoring the event. The administration urged mutual respect and communal harmony.
