At the University of Chittagong (CU), the long absence of the Central Students’ Union (Chaksu) elections has stirred growing frustration among students.
Chaksu building as ‘Jobra Bhat Ghar and Community Center’ in a symbolic and creative form of protest, students have renamed the abandoned.
On Monday (June 30), protesting students installed the new nameplate in front of the Chaksu building located near the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. The name “Jobra Bhat Ghar” has since gone viral on social media, sparking satire and sharp commentary.
Students allege that the building has remained inactive for years. No formal student activities take place there instead, it is occasionally used for meals and wedding ceremonies.
Many students argue that the building should represent democratic practices within the university, not lie idle or be reduced to a venue for private gatherings.
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In a post circulating widely on social media, the CU unit president of Islami Chhatra Majlish mockingly shared a photo of the newly renamed building, captioning it:
“Now taking bookings for all kinds of social and anti-social events, including weddings and circumcision ceremonies!”
Another student commented:
“Without a functioning Chaksu, students have been deprived of a proper platform to voice their concerns and rights. The administration doesn’t seem to listen to student issues anymore.”
Notably, the last Chaksu election at Chittagong University was held in 1989. More than three decades have passed without another election. Several student organizations have, over the years, demanded its revival, yet no steps have been taken toward holding elections.
In light of the current situation, all active student organizations such as Chhatra Dal and Chhatra Shibir have united in a movement demanding the restoration of Chaksu. Although the university administration had earlier promised to publish an election roadmap by June, no such announcement has been made, further deepening student discontent.
