Hold student union elections

Our universities used to be breeding grounds for brilliant leaders. Student politics was very relevant and powerful. Many emerged as leaders through electoral, political and democratic means. Now, it takes only money and muscle to do well in politics. 

The Dhaka University Central Students Union (DUCSU) elections, which gave rise to a number of political leaders, took place even throughout the most adverse of times, such as during President Ershad's military regime. But, now, in a supposedly democratic environment, student union elections are not allowed to take place.

I urge the authorities to hold DUCSU and other student union elections so that the most meritorious students of today can again emerge as leaders tomorrow through democratic means. 

Mawduda Hasnin, By email