A 20-member youth delegation from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is set to visit China from June 4 to 14, 2026, at the invitation of the Chinese government. The list, published by the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives and signed by Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, includes student leaders from various universities and organizations but excludes any elected representatives from the Jagannath University Central Students’ Union (JAKSU). The omission has drawn attention and debate on social media.

Several JAKSU leaders expressed disappointment over their exclusion, noting that Jagannath University performed strongly in recent student elections. They voiced hope that future delegations would include their representatives. Some leaders emphasized that the selection was based on the party’s internal planning rather than election results, while others criticized the decision as undermining their institution’s contributions.

BNP’s Jagannath University student leaders reiterated their commitment to the party’s ideals and expressed confidence that future opportunities would reflect fair representation across institutions.