Bagerhat, Feb. 2 -- KM Shakib, joint convener of the Bagerhat District Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, was attacked on Saturday night in Morrelganj Upazila of Bagerhat district.

The incident took place around 9 pm at the Ghashiakhali-Mallickerber Kheyaghat area, where Shakib was beaten severely by a group of 25 to 30 assailants.

Later, Shakib, 24, was rescued by locals and rushed to the Bagerhat 250-bed District Hospital.

According to hospital officials, Shakib sustained head injuries in the attack but is currently in stable condition and undergoing treatment.

Dr. Asim Kumar Samaddar, superintendent at the hospital, said that Shakib is out of danger and will recover soon.

Shakib, son of Billal Khalifa from Ghashiakhali village,...