student politics
Politics at DU: Old guard to give way to young blood
The rules of Dhaka University stipulate that a student remains a regular one for eight years -- six years for graduation and two for post-graduation degrees.
What does banning campus politics mean?
A ban on campus politics seems to be an easy answer. But what does it mean and how will it work?
The end of conventional student politics and the systems that are replacing them
We asked around campuses of different universities and tried to find out why student politics failed, how it became a tool for violence, and what are the systems replacing them.
The dark underbelly of student politics in medical colleges
Most medical colleges have recently banned politics on campus, while others are in the process of doing so. However, the pressing question remains: can we truly safeguard the student community from such continued brutality?
Our expectations from Dhaka University
Partisan politics of both students and teachers has proven to be damaging for academic excellence.
Star interview: Campus politics should focus on education
The focus of student politics should be issues relating to academia, said Professor Niaz Ahmed Khan, the new vice-chancellor of Dhaka University.
What should be our university culture in a new Bangladesh?
In this reimagined university environment, students should no longer have to struggle for basic necessities.
Lessons learnt: Partisan student politics must be banned
It is deplorable how the previous government did not find it shameful to allow students to be harassed, beaten, and even killed to satisfy political desires.
New student politics demands respect, dignity, and trust
It is astounding how little a regime in power for 15 years understands the new form of student politics.
Securing the safety of ordinary students
The real culprit is the BCL's sense of entitlement.
Need leadership that can change BCL image
Chhatra League leaders and activists are expecting that the organistion will have a new leadership that will be able to restore its past glory and work to realise Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s dream of building a “Smart Bangladesh”.
Top posts in chhatra league: 30 may be new age bar before council
The age limit for the activists aspiring to get top positions in Bangladesh Chhatra League central committee is likely to be relaxed once again ahead of the biannual council of the pro-Awami League student body.
Nov 15 morning: Cabinet, Fardin murder, Momen, Student politics and School admissions
Good morning. If you’re waking to a horde of texts from last night — like General Secretary Obaidul Quader who complained about receiving night calls from Bangladesh Chhatra League — then catching up with the news can seem cumbersome. So, here are five quick things to know to start your day up-to-date.
Decision on student politics depends on individual educational institutions: Dipu Moni
Education Minister Dipu Moni today (September 4, 2022) said educational institutions will decide whether or not to allow student politics on the campus.
Why BUET students oppose student politics
Students are outraged over the recent incidents at BUET.
Is harassing students a disciplinary method at universities now?
The apathy towards ending sexual harassment on campus is a symptom of wider institutional control.
BCL men ‘beat’ DU student suspecting Shibir man
Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists reportedly beat up a student at Dhaka University suspecting him an activist of Islami Chhatra Shibir.
Titumir Clg ‘BCL activists’ attack students, 2 hurt
At least two students are injured as alleged Bangladesh Chhatra League activists attacked a group of protesting students at Government Titumir College.
Kushtia university closed after BCL clash
The authorities close the Islamic University in Kushtia following factional clashes of Bangladesh Chhatra League that left 15 people injured.