Students of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University (SAU), Dhaka were one of the key players in the nationwide anti-quota movement took place last July which turned into a successful revolution on 5th August through a series of events. Everyone knows what the story of 5th August. More than one month already have been passed since the ouster of former PM Sheikh Hasina, massive amendment activities have been taking place throughout the country led by the students. Students of SAU are not staying behind. Today, Bangladesh Post is going to depict what has been done by the students of SAU and what will be the next.
Traffic Control:
From 5th August, the traffic control system collapsed in Bangladesh, especially in the capital Dhaka. Traffic police were seen rarely for at least 1 week. As a result, there was no discipline of vehicles on the road. SAU students took this responsibility voluntarily on their shoulders and performed this duty in various locations vicinity of this university.
Market Monitoring:
Unfair prices of produce existed in the nearby market of SAU due to lack of monitoring. After the 5th August, students visited markets, talked to the shopkeepers, discussed with other relevant stakeholders, and tried to reduce price hikes and maintained stable prices.
Graffiti Painting:
During the July Revolution, lots of incidents took place. Students depicted those stories in art and painted them on the wall of SAU to preserve this journey as a token of inspiration. They plotted quotes there that went viral and inspirational as well as painted biting images of the previous regime.
Flood Relief Activities:
angladesh has faced a massive flash flood in the Feni, Noakhali, and Comilla regions. Thousands of people have become homeless and were confined during that sudden flood. In that region, flood-affected people passed the time with no food, drinking water, clothes, or sanitation. Realizing the consequences, students of SAU collected funds to support the affected people with food, drinking water, and clothing. They went to the risky areas and provided relief goods to the people who needed the help most.
Rice Seedling Preparation:
Flood-affected regions faced huge losses in terms of agriculture. Aman Dhan was being cultivated in those regions and those were totally damaged due to the flood. To tackle this situation and to ensure food security, students have decided to distribute rice seedlings to the farmers of those regions. They have started this project as agricultural students and soon they will provide seedlings of BRRI Dhan 75, BRRI Dhan 23, and BINA Dhan 17. This innovative support has gained massive attention and applause from the people of Bangladesh.
Other Rectification activities:
SAU are consistently visiting hospitals in Agargaon to see the injured patients, discussing with management and doctors to ensure better treatment and eradicate mismanagement. They also have visited the Passport Office at Agargaon, tried to solve the middlemen’s influence, and talked with relevant officials there to improve service without any harassment.
What’s next:
Students of SAU have been reflecting on their accountability to the nation through various charities and amendment activities. They learn to feed the nation. They told Bangladesh Post that their activities have no ending. Now they are trying to remove illegal and unplanned residents in SAU in discussing with the administration to ensure a better educational and research environment.
