When we think of student politics, the first thing that comes to the minds of many students is often the politics driven by personal interests. This means that students join politics for their personal interests. For students in schools, colleges and universities, participating in politics is often seen as a way to gain power and enjoy extra privileges. This portrayal of student politics is unique and not found elsewhere in the world.

During our time in university, we observed that those involved in politics often wielded unchecked power and mostly for doing unlawful and unethical activities. They used to establish supremacy to secure dormitory seats and access various benefits while harassing ordinary students. Such student politics is used merely for organising rallies and meetings, teaching students to attack their peers and replicating their views to common students forcefully. This type of politics does not educate students about politics but has instead claimed the lives of many talented students. A prime example in this regard is the tragic death of Abrar Fahad, a brilliant student who was murdered by fellow students involved in this so-called student politics on the BUET campus.

Students are not informed by political parties about the reasons, purposes or ethical aspects of their political involvement. There is no consideration of whether such involvement aligns with professional standards. Even the political parties’ principles or constitutions do not give significant emphasise to student politics but rather use the students as hoons. This indicates that students are merely tools for serving the interests of political parties. Students fail to realise they are being used by politicians to maintain or gain power. Otherwise; why would there be a need for a political wing in educational institutions? What is their function?

Therefore, the country should get rid of this treacherous culture of student politics. To this end, we need to restructure the power framework of our country. Our new state framework should consist of three levels: 1. The President, 2. The Cabinet, 3. The Student Community. This structure should resemble a family unit.

What we are suggesting is that after establishing the president, speaker, cabinet, and other governmental bodies, the next step should be to form a non-political (not loyal to any specific party or completely independent) student council for all students in the country, which would be directly controlled by the president. This student council would include talented students from across the country who would prove their merit and take on roles aimed at helping future generations become more knowledgeable, civilised, patriotic and ethical through organising various events.

Each district should have an office of this student council, responsible for informing the president directly if any local government creates disorder or if apathy towards the state leads to anarchy, disruption or scarcity. The president’s role would be to address the government administratively, cautioning, advising, and ensuring that decisions are made with the future of the people in mind to prevent a dark, difficult or dangerous future. We believe it is crucial to reconstruct the framework of so-called student politics to create a safe and prosperous environment for future generations, fostering a productive and patriotic youth.