BCL politics: The real malaise is the “sense of entitlement” that appears to dominate the belief system of most ruling party members, especially that of the BCL who feel they literally own the public universities, to be used as they please.
Abdul Hamid's tenure as president: President Abdul Hamid has served for two consecutive terms, spanning 10 years. If we look at the state of student politics in the country during that period, it is marred by anarchy, extortion, hooliganism, looting and killings. However, during his tenure, we did not see him speak on these issues.
Highlights: BCL had earlier this month said it was setting up committees in pvt unis Announcement met with criticism from different quarters 15,000 letters sent by students, guardians to uni authorities protesting campus politics Most pvt unis say they won't allow student politics on campus A deluge of letters from students and guardians protesting the move to form political