Dhaka, Aug. 27 -- An independent candidate for the post of Vice President (VP) in the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) election has allegedly stabbed his roommate during a quarrel at Haji Muhammad Mohsin Hall early Wednesday.

The accused, Jalal Ahmed alias 'Jwalamoyi Jalal,' a student of the Television and Film department, reportedly attacked his roommate Md Rabiul Haque, a Political Science student of the 2018-19 session, around 12:45 am in room No-462 of the dormitory.

Rabiul, who sustained injuries, is now undergoing treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital, according to a UNB report.

Narrating the incident, Rabiul said Jalal returned to the room around 12:30 am, switched on the lights and created noise.

"I told ...