JCD declares 10-point manifesto

Dhaka University's Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) panel on Thursday unveiled its election manifesto for the upcoming Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) polls.

Abidul Islam Khan, vice-president candidate, read out the manifesto in front of the Faculty of Arts building, outlining 65 commitments under 10 major points.

"Our aim is to make Dhaka University more modern, safe, student-friendly and education-oriented. We believe this manifesto reflects the voice of students, and if elected, we will work sincerely to implement it," Abidul said.

The major focus of the 10-point manifesto includes giving top priority to education and research; ensuring safety and health support for female students while enhancing their empowerment; providing quality healthcare, introducing health insurance, and making education and mobility easier for students with special needs; modernising curriculum, infrastructure, and examination systems while upgrading research facilities; improving transport services by introducing battery-run shuttle buses and regulating traffic flow.

It also includes offering hassle-free administrative services, student loans, and on-campus job opportunities; engaging students in creative activities while expanding sports and cultural programmes; expanding digital facilities, ensuring cyber security, and preventing cyberbullying; promoting waste management, environmental protection, greenery, and animal-friendly initiatives; making DUCSU more effective and increasing Dhaka University's presence in international platforms.

Explaining the transport plan, Abidul said the university area would be divided into green, yellow, and red zones to regulate vehicles and outsiders. Green zones would include public areas like Bangla Academy. Yellow zones such as auditoriums would allow entry for guests, alumni, and outsiders with proper identification. Red zones would cover residential and academic areas, where entry of outsiders would be strictly prohibited.

On the first point of prioritising education and research, Abidul pledged to end the culture of guestrooms, forced political activities, and oppression, ensuring the campus is free from terrorism, extortion, and illegal occupation.

The manifesto also highlights detailed plans to address students' ongoing problems, with a strong commitment to building a safe, modern, and knowledge-driven university environment.