An opinion article by Amardesh associate editor Alfaz Anam calls on governments to respond sensitively to student-led, digitally organized protests, using examples from India and Bangladesh. Published on July 28, 2026, the article discusses the reported “Cockroach Janata Party” movement in India and student reactions in Bangladesh over a “farm chicken” remark linked to HSC examinations during heavy rain and waterlogging.

The article says students gathered near Jantar Mantar in Delhi over exam question leaks and alleged irregularities in education, after which the government accepted their demands. In Bangladesh, it reports that a phone conversation involving the education minister spread on social media, prompting protests in Dhaka and elsewhere, including a gathering outside parliament. The minister later expressed regret, and the situation eased, according to the writer.

The writer argues that social media-based student movements can spread rapidly and are harder to manage than conventional party-led protests. It urges education reform, merit-based appointments, teacher accountability and greater attention to student grievances. The article also warns that unemployment and a failure to ensure merit-based systems could fuel wider public frustration.