Public university students lag behind in sports and culture.

At one time, public university students dominated the sports and cultural arena of the country. However, the teachers, students and cultural workers of the university think that this environment is shrinking day by day. This image was seen at the third edition of the recently concluded Bangabandhu Inter-University Sports Championship. Daffodil International University, a private university, won the honor of championing university participation. And six of the top 10 universities in the medal list are private universities.
At one time, public university students ruled the country's television, drama, film and music industry. The best artists of the country have studied in some public university. Now comparatively it is less and day by day this number is going down. Compared to that, the dominance of private university students is increasing in the entertainment arena. Uncertain careers in sports and cultural arenas, increased interest in government jobs and their presence in these two arenas are felt to be decreasing.

University of Dhaka

A number of stars have studied from Dhaka University. Legendary director Zaheer Raihan (Bangla), Khan Ataur Rahman, Humayun Ahmed, legendary playwright Munir Chowdhury, actor Asaduzzamam Noor (Law), playwright Abdullah Al Mamun (History), Mamunur Rashid (Political Science), hero Alamgir (Political Science),Bulbul Ahmed, Ashraf Uddin Ahmed Ujjal (International Relations Department), Sohail Rana, Ilyas Kanchan (Social Science), Dolly Anwar (Actress of Eighties), Dolly Zahoor (Social Science), Ali Zaker (Social Science), Dr. Inamul Haque, Bari Siddiqui, Fakir Alamgir (Mass Communication and Journalism).

Ferdowsi Majumdar, Director Tarek Masood, Rejoana Chowdhury Banya, Falguni Hamid, Tarana Halim (Law Department), Laila Hasan (Philosophy), Actor Raisul Islam Asad, Khairul Alam Sabuj, Actress Suborna Mostafa (English Department), Rokeya Prachi, Bijri Barkatullah, Banya Mirza and Ghulam Farida Chanda.Nayak Ferdous, Actor Azad Abul Kalam, Actress Tazeen Ahmed, Banya Mirza, Bipasha Hayat, Bachelor (Marketing) and Masters (Finance) in Business Administration, Tahsan Khan graduated from the University's Department of Mass Communication and Journalism.

Several star artists including Telly Samad, Afzal Hossain, Bipasha Hayat, Chanchal Chowdhury, Saju Khadem, Pran Roy have passed from Fine Arts. Many famous singers, heroes, dramatists, dancers like Misha Saudagar (Management), director and actor Animesh Aich, Rafia Rashid Mithila (Political Science), artist Sanjeev Chowdhury (Mass Communication and Journalism) have grown up in the light and air of DU.

University of Chittagong

The renowned students of Chittagong University are not lagging behind in the cultural, theatrical and musical fields of the country. Most of the musical masters of the country are Chabir students. Partha Badua of Souls, Naqeeb Khan of Renesa Band along with Bappa Majumdar, SI Tutul and Playwright Hasan Masood, Playwright Sohail Khan, Playwright Urmila Srabanti Kar, Chitralekha Guha were all students of Chabi.

Buet

Many talented artists have studied from the country's best engineering university BUET. Notable among them are actors and directors Abul Khair, Gazi Rakayet, Tauqeer Ahmed were students of BUET. Tanjir Tuhin founded the band Dal Untitled after Avas during his university life. Actress Opie studied architecture at Karim Buet.

Jahangirnagar University

Jahangirnagar University has also produced several talented actors. Legendary actor Humayun Faridi (Economics 5th batch), dramatists Salim Al Deen, Farooq Ahmed (Geography and Environment 8th batch), Shahiduzzaman Salim Jabi were students. At Sajal and Bindu IBA, Zakia Bari Mom studied Drama.Jahangirnagar University

Jahangirnagar University has also produced several talented actors. Legendary actor Humayun Faridi (Economics 5th batch), dramatists Salim Al Deen, Farooq Ahmed (Geography and Environment 8th batch), Shahiduzzaman Salim Jabi were students. At Sajal and Bindu IBA, Zakia Bari Mom studied Drama.

Rajshahi University

It is the second largest university in the country. Legendary singer Endu Kishore (Management), actor Ahmed Sharif, actor Riaz, director Gias Uddin Salim, actor Manoj Pramanik were students of Rabi.

Jagannath University 

Actor Pabir Mitra, Mir Sabbir, Actress Nazneen Hasan Chumki, Tanya Ahmed, Actress Ratna. 

This is the past. What is the condition of the current generation? Now let's see that. The difference between public universities and private universities is made here. According to the university sources, the news published in the media at various times, and the information of Wikipedia, it can be seen that most of the famous faces in the entertainment industry are currently students of private universities.  

It is known that Mahia Mahi is studying in Shanta Maryam. Sohana Saba graduated in fashion designing from the same university. Mehzabeen is studying BBA. Nusrat Faria at AIUB. Piya Bipasha is studying in Siddheshwari Girls College. The actress studied English from Bhavana University of Liberal Arts. Child artist-turned-actress Prathanna Fardeen Dighi, a popular star, recently took admission in the university's Media Studies and Journalism department. 

Naeem, Ishita completed her Masters in English from North South University. Sabila Noor studied in the same university. Actress Bobby Haque completed BBA from Eastern University. Actress Anchal completed her BBA from Stamford. 

Archita Prasthia completed her BBA from Ulab. Jovan is graduating from United University. Siam graduated in Law from UK. Moushumi Hamid is studying honors in a college in Khulna under National University. Lux Sundari Bandhan has successfully completed BDS (Graduation) from Bangladesh Dental College.

Vidya Sinha Mim was admitted to Jahangirnagar University but had to drop out. Newly admitted to a private university. Actor Bappi Chowdhury is studying journalism in Ulab. Tama Mirza is studying law at Manarat International University. Swagta graduated from Stamford University with a degree in Film Studies.

Almost all of them are acting regularly in the media. But education stops at a certain level. As the busyness increased so did the education race. Although there are many universities with many names, they are not regular. 

On the other hand, cultural organizations are said to be the lifeblood of the campus. The more well-organized the cultural organization of the university, the more vibrant the campus. But social and cultural organizations of public universities are becoming lifeless day by day due to lack of funds and patronage. As there is no special allocation from the university, the organizations are trying to get hands in various places. Due to this, artists are not produced from the university. Although there is a possibility, many people join the job quickly to support the family. He started job preparation before the end of his education. 

Mehdi Mamun, member secretary of Jahangirnagar University's literary organization 'Chirkut', told The Daily Campus that students' interest in cultural organizations has decreased due to various reasons after the Corona epidemic. One of the reasons is the increasing concern about financial and career security among students. However, he thinks that it will not be difficult to overcome if the university authorities help.

Former President of Dhaka University Cultural Society Hillol Shikhar Samaddar told The Daily Campus that TSC-centric organizations are not sponsored by the university authorities. Dhaksu was active when I was president. There were many events in TSSC then. Cultural activities continued in the campus as there were opportunities to practice and exhibit. This trend stopped after Dhaksu became inactive. It is not always possible for organizations to organize events and practice with their own money. He hopes that this problem will be solved if Daksu is operational. 

However, blaming the career-oriented studies of students as the biggest reason for this backwardness, he said, many talented students still come. They are active till 1st-2nd year but later start preparing for job. After that they are no longer found. Career in sports and cultural arena is uncertain so no one wants to take risk. 

President of Dhaka University Samajtantrik Chhatra Front, Joydeep Bhattacharya told The Daily Campus, "If we look at past history, we can see that cultural practices are accelerated through agitations and protests against the rulers. Now it is not giving the opportunity to do that movement. Cultural practice is a matter of diversity. It is not possible without a democratic environment in the campus. Since the anti-dictatorship movement of the 90s, student council elections are not held on campuses. It has since declined. For this, a democratic environment should be created in the campus. 

Dhaka University Chhatra League Cultural Secretary Vivek Anup said that Chhatra League has always been and will always be on the side of TSC-centric organizations. We try to help financially when they do any event. Taking permission for the event, we ensure security. When Chhatra League organizes any event, it organizes these organizations along with it. Chhatra League always conducts some activities to keep TSC free from the hands of fundamentalists. 

However, this BCL leader admitted the lack of funds. He said, when Daksu was active, there were many events. TSSC was always crowded then. Students' demands are not being presented to the senate due to Daksu's inactivity. However, we present the demands of these organizations at various teachers' events. 

Professor Kamrur Hasan Mamun of Dhaka University's Physics Department told The Daily Campus that once upon a time, DU's TSC was the heart of cultural practices in the country. Since the decline of cultural practices in TSC, there has been a collapse in the cultural arena in the country. Dhaka University Students Union (DHASU) used to organize various programs at TSC. Cultural Secretary of Daksur used to manage cultural activities across the country including the university. Back then, student politics worked for the welfare of students. Dhaksu is not active yet. Student politics is also on a different path so these activities have decreased in the university. 

Highlighting the weakness of the university administration, he said that the university administration does not give any importance to co-operation. Does not sponsor these organizations. So cultural practices in DU are coming down to zero. Meanwhile, no one is paying attention. Students also lost interest. On entering the 2nd year, the toppers of the class thought of going abroad and the rest ran after BCS. Everyone went to the library and memorized the job. 

He also said that the environment of TSC has to be changed. Big auditorium should be made. Opportunities should be increased. The most important Dhaksu should be mobilized. These activities should be conducted under the supervision of Dhaksu. As it used to be in the past. Cultural activities cannot be partisan. 

However, Jahangirnagar University's drama and playwriting department professor Rashid Haroon told The Daily Campus that public university students are still going everywhere in the cultural arena. Behind the scenes in television, drama, movies, everyone is a public university student. Where are they going to study these subjects from our universities? He is also working in this field. 

He also said, it is said that those who led the entertainment arena in the past were mostly public university students. Because there was no private university then. But now private university students have also progressed. Usually those who have money mostly study in these universities. They have money and are coming to this arena as a hobby. Most of those who attend public universities are children of lower, lower middle class families. There is a family pressure on them so they have to run after the job right from their education. For this reason, if you lose interest in working in this field. 

Rajshahi University Vice-Chancellor Professor Golam Sabbir told The Daily Campus, I agree with this. In some years, the presence of public university students in the cultural arena decreased. This crisis was created due to the spread of bad culture, fundamentalist politics in the campuses. 

He also said that the world is changing as the reason for students' cultural aversion. Everything is changing fast so comparing the past with the present will not do. In this age of sky culture, students are also leaning towards different cultures. But one of the reasons is BCS jobs. Students are moving away from these while studying BCS. After realizing this, we have started cultural practices again. As before, various cultural activities have been started in the universities. 

However, the vice-chancellor of Dhaka University denied this claim. Md. Aktaruzzaman told The Daily Campus that our students are not lagging behind. Moving forward in all areas. DU students are scattered in all social and cultural fields.

Sports dominated by students of private universities

in sports 'Bangabandhu Inter-University Sports Championship' is the biggest sports event for students of private universities in public and private universities. This event started for the first time in 2019. Its third season ended on November 23 of this month.

The private university Daffodil International University has won the honor of being the champion. The university topped the medal list with a total of 88 points including 10 gold, 7 silver and 7 bronze. On November 23, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina handed over the champion trophy to the players of the university as the chief guest at the award distribution ceremony held at the capital's Army Stadium. 

Six of the top 10 universities in this year's medal list are private universities. Jessore Science and Technology University is second after Daffodil in the third season medal list with 67 points. They have 6 gold, 8 silver and 13 bronze. Private university 'Gana University' is in third place with 58 points. They have 5 gold, 10 silver and 3 bronze.

Then private university 'Uttra University' is in fourth place with 44 points, private university 'Independent University' is in fifth place with 33 points. Islami University is 6th with 27 points, Jagannath University is 7th with 18 points, Dhaka University is 8th with 12 points.

On the other hand, the private universities 'North South University' and 'Sonargaon University' jointly ranked ninth with equal points (9) by securing 1 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze. Jahangirnagar University is at the tenth position with 9 points by securing 2 silver and 3 bronze. Incidentally, 5 points are calculated for each gold, 3 for silver and 1 for bronze, said the organizers.

In the 3rd edition of Bangabandhu Inter-University Sports Championship, 125 universities participated in 12 events including football, cricket, swimming, athletics, table tennis, basketball, volleyball, handball, cycling, chess, kabaddi and badminton, and more than 7 thousand students participated in both male and female categories.

Sports personalities are not being produced in DU as before.

At one time, the students of Dhaka University participated widely in cricket, football, hockey, volleyball, badminton, handball, basketball, chess, table tennis, swimming. There was participation in Depot. The proof of which is a photo of 1985 stored in the physical education center of the university. In the picture, the seven players of the then national cricket team are students of Dhaka University. But today that tradition no longer exists.

Even though there is a rule of admitting students in the player quota by scrutinizing only the students from BKSP, no one has been coming from the sports institute for several years. However, those who have contributed to the sports arena by getting admission, all of them have got the opportunity to get admission based on their merit and merit. In addition, in 2014, the player quota was revised in the university syndicate; If a student gets 48 in the entrance test then the quota will be effectively recommended for him. But no student of BKSP could get admission by fulfilling the quota conditions.

On 29 August 2015, 'Dhaka University Blue' was awarded to 48 former students for their contribution to sports from 2000 to 2011 at the university's Senate building. Most of the awardees got admission opportunity on their own merit and merit.

Among the recipients of 'Blue' were former vice-captain of the national cricket team Shahriar Nafis, cricketer Zahirul Islam Ami, Mosharraf Hossain Rubel, footballer Zakaria Pintu, Firoz Mahmud Hossain (Titu), Md. Manowar Hossain, Md. Shahanur Rahman, Athletics. Rakib Doja Akand, hockey player. Maududur Rahman, Volleyball Jasmine Khan, Handball Nusrat Sharmin, Saima Mahmuda, Farzana Akhter Bhuiyan, Table Tennis Farhana Parveen Tumpa, Badminton Afsana Ferdous.

Before them, many other famous and expensive sports personalities have been created in Dhaka University Sports Arena. Those who played on the field or were in the role of organizer outside the field. ICC commentator Atahar Ali Khan, selector Farooq Ahmed, Imtiaz Sultan Johnny, Dewan Arif Tutul, Saeed-ur-Rab, Sultana Kamal, Salam Murshedi, Shafiul Islam Manik, Sabbir Ahmed are among the others. Besides, sports organizers like Sheikh Kamal were also students of DU.

However, losing such traditions, students have lost interest in sports. Students coming from BKSP have the opportunity to use the quota but no students are coming. On the other hand, apart from regular sports, no one is able to qualify for admission. Sports personalities are not being made like before.