, April 17 -- A cultural evening at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) descended into chaos on Thursday as a violent clash between two student factions forced organizers to shut down the event prematurely.

The incident - which reportedly stemmed from a personal dispute involving a female student - left the university's helipad area in a state of panic as students from two residential halls engaged in a heated physical altercation.

The program, titled 'Junior Reception and Cultural Night,' was organized by the 63rd batch of the Faculty of Agriculture to welcome the incoming 64th batch.

Eyewitnesses said the festive atmosphere turned sour midway through the performances when a verbal spat broke out between residents of Shamsul Haqu...