Dhaka, May 14 -- A group of Dhaka University students under the banner of "Students Against Terrorism" brought out a torch procession on the campus Wednesday night, protesting the murder of fellow student Shahriar Alam Shammo.

The procession which began at around 8:30pm from TSC passed through Halpara before ending in front of the vice chancellor's residence. Protesters demanded a fair investigation and trial into the killing, alongside the resignation of the university's vice chancellor and proctor.

Members of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) and left-leaning student organisations were seen joining the demonstration.

At the rally, law student Riyad said, "In the last 9 months, we have seen 3 bodies. One was Tofazzal, another was hanging...