Leaders of Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) have demanded an unconditional apology from BNP leader Fazlur Rahman for his derogatory comments about Dhaka University students.
In a protest note signed by DUCSU General Secretary SM Farhad, the leaders condemned remarks labeling DU students as “sold-out minds,” “trend followers,” “servants,” and “backward.” Rahman also reportedly compared the university to Hathazari Madrasa.
DUCSU stated such remarks are an affront to the dignity of students and tarnish the university’s reputation as a century-old hub of liberal thought, inclusivity, and democratic struggle. They described the statements as politically motivated, hateful, and racially charged.