A seminar titled “Gen-Z Electoral Politics in South Asia: Divergent Youth Outcomes in Nepal and Bangladesh” was held on Tuesday at the conference room of Department of Political Studies at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology. The event was organized by Election Lab.
Prof Dr SM Ali Reza of Dhaka University attended the seminar as the chief guest. The program was conducted by Prof Dr Md. Shahabul Haque, Director of Election Lab. Prof Dr Md Nazrul Islam and Associate Professor Dr Md Amdadul Haque also spoke at the event.
In his speech, Dr Ali Reza observed that Gen-Z in Nepal demonstrated clear and consistent political goals, a feature he found less evident in Bangladesh. He noted that leadership developments around August 5 generated controversy, contributing to public dissatisfaction and influencing the trajectory of the 13th national election.
Prof Dr Md Nazrul Islam commented that the interim government failed to establish clear priorities in the given context. He added that perceived political ambitions among some advisers raised concerns among political parties, and he questioned the strategic direction of the Gen-Z–emerged political party, NCP.
Prof Dr Md Shahabul Haque argued that the July student uprising lost its direction due to the influence of certain intellectual circles. He noted that Nepal’s Gen-Z remained focused, which helped them secure public support and political power.
