At Comilla University, several student organizations are currently led by individuals who are no longer students, raising questions about transparency and legitimacy. The issue has drawn attention from central policymakers and prompted calls from current students to prioritize active students in future committees. Investigations revealed that both the university branches of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal and Islami Chhatra Shibir have top leaders who have already completed their studies.

The Chhatra Dal’s convening committee, formed in June 2021, continues to operate after more than five years, led by former students from the 2007–08 and 2008–09 sessions. Similar concerns exist within the Chhatra Shibir committee, whose president and secretary also no longer hold student status. Critics allege that the inclusion of non-students, irregular members, and outsiders undermines the organizations’ credibility and deprives current students of representation.

In contrast, the Islami Chhatra Andolon Bangladesh branch reportedly maintains a committee where most members still have student status. Current students have urged that upcoming committees include active or recently graduated members to ensure genuine student representation and accountability.