The special committee formed to discuss the nature and scope of political engagement at Dhaka University held its first meeting on Saturday.
The session, held at the Nawab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Hall, was attended by Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Niaz Ahmed Khan and Pro-Vice Chancellor (Administration) Professor Dr Sayema Haque Bidisha.
The committee, chaired by retired Supreme Court Justice Mohammad Abdul Matin, aims to address issues related to student politics, dormitory politics, and teacher-student relations.
It has decided to introduce a suggestion box and a dedicated email address to collect recommendations and feedback from stakeholders.
During the meeting, the committee outlined its plan to engage with a broad range of stakeholders, including students, alumni, prominent citizens, journalists, former leaders of the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU), parents, and others.
The primary objective is to provide the university administration with advice and suggestions on campus politics.
The meeting was also attended by notable committee members, including former chairman of the Bangladesh Public Service Commission and retired Professor of Botany at Dhaka University, Dr ZN Tahmida Begum; chairperson of the Bangla Academy and retired Professor of Bangla at Dhaka University, Dr Abul Kasem Fazlul Haq; and Professor Dr SM Shameem Reza of the Department of Mass Communication and Journalism at Dhaka University.
Pro-Vice Chancellor Dr Sayema Haque Bidisha informed the media that initial discussions had taken place, and the committee's main goals were outlined. "The committee will hold consultations with as many relevant parties as possible in phases to ensure comprehensive feedback," she said.