In particular, there is no point in pretending that Chhatra League is something that is essentially a force for good which has been ruined in recent times by intruders. But belong to the wrong group, the wrong company, and you’re doomed. Their activities are euphemistically labelled as student politics, but student politics exists in many developed countries of the world, and they bear no resemblance to this grotesque farce we see here in Bangladesh. Student politics should be about representing student voices, organizing activities around campus, or taking a stand against violence and sexual harassment. Asking BCL to take a stand against violence, of course, is like asking the queen of England to protest the monarchy.

Source: Dhaka Tribune October 12, 2019 12:22 UTC