A medical board is set to convene this afternoon to assess the condition of Imtiaz Ahmed, a student of Chittagong University, who has been on life support for four days following a violent clash with locals. The clash, which left the student with a severe head injury from a sharp weapon, has drawn significant concern on campus.
Doctors report that Imtiaz’s consciousness level remains critically low, hovering around 6 on a scale where 15 is normal. They have stated that he cannot be considered out of danger until his level rises above 10. The 2:00 PM medical board meeting at Parkview Hospital is expected to provide an update on his treatment plan.
Imtiaz was rushed to the hospital after the incident on Sunday and underwent surgery on his head that same night before being placed on life support. His parents, Amir Hossain and Shahnaz Amin, have traveled from Bogura to be by his side and are currently waiting outside the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
Imtiaz’s brother, Asaduzzaman Sajib, said, “Considering his health, we haven’t gone inside the ICU. We are getting updates from outside. We have spoken with the hospital authorities, and they have informed us that a medical board will be formed this afternoon.”
Another student, Mamun Mia from the Sociology department, was also taken to the hospital and placed on life support with a head injury. He has since shown signs of improvement, and his life support was removed on Monday afternoon. He remains under observation in the ICU and may be moved to a cabin soon, according to Mohammad Humayun Kabir, Deputy General Manager of Parkview Hospital.
The clash, which occurred in several stages from late Saturday night until Sunday afternoon, was reportedly sparked by an allegation that a female student had been assaulted by locals near the university’s Gate No. 2. The conflict resulted in widespread injuries, with at least 200 students hurt, along with university officials including Pro-Vice Chancellor Professor Md. Kamal Uddin and Proctor Professor Tanvir Mohammad Haider Arif. Locals claim 10 to 12 of their residents were also injured.
