, Aug. 31 -- The local administration imposed section 144 in and around Chittagong University (CU) area following the fresh clash between the CU students and local people over the manhandling of a female student on Sunday.

Hathazari Upazila Nirbahi Officer Abdullah AL Mumin slapped the ban on Sunday afternoon.

The restriction was imposed on the east side of No 2 gate of Chittagong University to rail gate on the eastern side of the university area under Fatehpur union of the upazila from 2 pm to 12 am on Monday.

The local administration imposed the emergency section to maintain the law-and-order situation and protect the public life and property.

All kinds of movement, gatherings, rallies, demonstrations and carrying of all arms and sh...