After a hiatus, the Chhatra League is gearing up to reintroduce politics at the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) campus. Yet, most students are fervently opposing this, persisting in their protests. Reports emerged that only one student attended a semester exam, who was identified as a poorly performing Chhatra League member.

The ban on campus politics at BUET was instituted following the murder of the talented student Abrar Fahad by Chhatra League activists. Since then, students have been adamant that such violent politics must not resurface.

Bangladesh has a rich history of student activism, leading pivotal movements like the Liberation War and the anti-autocracy protests of the 1990s. It's expected that students should advocate for rights and justice.

However, student politics has since marred the campus environment, prioritizing party interests over student welfare, engaging in corrupt practices like tender manipulation. The monopolization of dormitory spaces has severely impacted student life.

While politics is a fundamental right, including for university students, the appropriateness of political activities within academic institutions has been debated for years. It's time to evaluate the situation beyond mere party interests.

Using the guise of political rights, the Chhatra League's actions are causing disruptions not just in educational settings but nationwide. Some argue for allowing politics in all universities, including BUET, but this seems to primarily benefit the Chhatra League.

BUET students stand out for their brilliance, often securing jobs without relying on BCS exams and pursuing higher studies abroad on scholarships. This positions them strongly to advocate for their rights.

Banning party politics in universities doesn't infringe on anyone's political freedoms. Students can still form groups focused on their rights and engage in political activities outside the academic realm.

Thus, to revive the educational ambiance in universities, banning party politics is essential to stop the Chhatra League's disruptive behavior.