Jagannath University Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Rezaul Karim said that student politics is necessary for the real practice of democracy, but its conventional structure has to be changed.
He came up with the remarks at a views-exchange meeting titled “Jagannath University Reform Thought” held at the central auditorium of Jagannath University on Sunday.
He said: "If there is no student politics, how will our students know about the nature of democracy and learn about democracy? It is not possible to learn new things outside the university life. Therefore, we will establish student politics at this university by following the nature of democracy."
Regarding the second campus and housing of the university, the VC said the deadline for the second campus has been extended once again.
"We are looking at this very seriously. We have a plan to build a temporary building there in the initial stage after digging the ground," he added.
Regarding the rehabilitation of the students injured in the movement, he said the list of the injured has been sought from every department, and three departments have already submitted their lists. The injured will be rehabilitated.
In the meeting, 28 demands were raised, including the completion of the second campus in a quick time, and stopping the slavish student politics.
On the occasion, the students expressed their views on various reforms in the quality and infrastructure of Jagannath University.
The registrar of the university, Sheikh Giash Uddin, the provost of Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib Hall, Sabina Sharmin, Proctor Prof Tazammol Haque, Director (Student Welfare) Dr KAM Rifat Hasan, teachers and students of various departments took part in the program.
