Sarba Mitra Chakma has decided to resign from his post as an executive member of the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU).

He made the announcement in a Facebook post at around 2:45pm on Monday.

His resignation was followed by widespread backlash over a viral video showing him forcing several outsiders to sit while holding their ears at the Dhaka University Central Physical Education Centre.

The video, circulated on social media on Monday, January 26, sparked intense criticism, with many accusing him of misconduct and abuse of authority.

In response, Sarbamitra issued two Facebook posts expressing regret and offering an unconditional apology.

He acknowledged that his actions were wrong, stating that he should not have punished anyone in such a manner.

In the post, Sarba Mitra publicly apologised for an incident in which boys and adolescents (outsiders) were made to do sit-ups while holding their ears at the Dhaka University Central Playground and Gymnasium.

He said that although the university’s Physical Education Centre ground is designated exclusively for students, unrestricted access by outsiders over a long period has created serious security risks.

As a result, incidents such as the harassment of female students, theft of mobile phones and wallets and bicycle thefts have occurred, he added.