A total of 81.9% of Dhaka University (DU) students support DUCSU as an alternative to partisan student politics on the Dhaka University campus.
When asked about the central student council and party-affiliated student politics, 80% of the students stated that they "only want a student council (DUCSU) and do not want partisan student politics." Additionally, 88% of students believe that partisan student politics holds no significance on campus.
The Dhaka University Research Society (DURS) revealed the findings of this survey on Tuesday at the Dhaka University Journalists' Association.
The survey, titled "Partisan Student Politics and Political Activities on the Dhaka University Campus," was conducted by DURS to gather students' opinions, they said.
According to DURS, the research indicates that most students believe partisan student politics negatively impacts the university's learning environment, with 71% of students sharing this sentiment. In contrast, 3% of students felt that partisan student politics had a positive effect on the learning environment (1% believed it had a very positive effect, while 2% thought it had a positive effect).
Only 1% of students believe that party-affiliated student politics is part of university education.
In response to the question, "Do you support political meetings, processions, and rallies on campus?" 95% of the students responded negatively, stating that they do not support political activities at DU.
The survey also found that 74% of students reported negative experiences due to political activities, while 26% reported no negative experiences. Furthermore, 90% of the students have no intention of joining any political organization in the future.
Most students who participated in the survey opposed party-affiliated student politics at the university due to past negative experiences, particularly involving harassment and oppression in Gonorooms and guest rooms, as well as forced participation in political marches at Chhatra League events.
Students who support the continuation of student politics at the university cited reasons such as fostering national leadership and advocating students' rights, according to the survey.