Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (Kuet) authorities have suspended a student for stabbing a fellow student over a dispute regarding street painting and stall locations for the first-year admission test.

The accused, Kazi Sadiq Mahmud, is a student in the Civil Engineering Department of the 24th batch.

A three-member committee has been formed to probe the incident.

According to the university administration, the incident occurred around 3pm yesterday when a scuffle broke out between Kazi Sadiq Mahmud and Md Zahirul Islam of the Leather Engineering Department, over the selection of street painting and stall locations near KUET’s main gate.

During the altercation, Mahmud stabbed Zahirul Islam on the left side of his stomach with a cutter.

Zahirul Islam was immediately taken to the university medical center by his classmates.

After initial treatment, he was admitted to Khulna Medical College Hospital and is currently receiving treatment there.

Following the incident, KUET Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Maqsud Helali convened an emergency meeting at 6pm with the university’s dean, institute director, hall provost, student welfare director, department heads, and security committee members.