Four individuals, including a former Ducsu leader, were detained while attempting a sit-in at Dhaka University's TSC in support of quota reform and to protest the recent killings.

Police initially tried to disperse them, resorting to sound grenades when they refused to leave. Akhtar Hossain, the former Social Services Secretary of Ducsu, and three others were subsequently arrested.

The incident occurred near the Raju Sculpture. Police have not yet released a statement regarding the charges against the detainees.

Police officers on site refused to comment on the arrests. Reports suggest that several individuals, including journalists, were injured by sound grenades used during the incident.

One injured journalist, Channel S staff reporter Solaiman Kabir, criticized the unnecessary use of force.

Later, protesters held an absentee funeral at VC Chattar to mourn those who died in recent clashes and attacks during the quota reform demonstrations.

Students began chanting slogans around 3 pm, with police stationed in front of the vice-chancellor's residence. The students asserted they would not leave the residential halls.

Around 4 pm, they held funeral prayers and then attempted to move towards TSC. Police responded with sound grenades, leading to a chase.

By 5 pm, one group of protesters exited DU through the Nilkhet intersection, while another sought refuge in the hall para area. As of 5:20 pm, police were positioned in front of Surjya Sen Hall.

—