Dhaka, May 27 -- Two students of Dhaka University (DU) have been assaulted for protesting eve-teasing at 'Jasmin Fabrics' shop at the city's Chandni Chowk market.

The incident occurred at around 9:30 pm on Monday, according to witnesses and the victims.

Shahedul Islam and Ayazur Rahman, student of 2023-24 session, were injured seriously, doctors at Dhaka University Medical Center, where they were admitted, said Tuesday.

Victim Farhan, a student of the Philosophy Department said, "I, Ayaz, and Masrat Apu, a student of the Social Welfare Department, went to that shop to buy clothes. While bargaining, when we refused to pay the price demanded by the shopkeeper. They made obscene comments directed at Masrat apu. We protested such eve-teasi...