Two new publications titled “Naba Diganta” and “Cucsu Nirbachita Prabandhasamagra” were unveiled under the initiative of Chittagong University Central Students’ Union (Cucsu) on Thursday.
The unveiling ceremony was held at Cucsu office on the university campus.
The book “Naba Diganta” highlights the thoughts and perspectives of Chittagong University students regarding science.
Meanwhile, “Cucsu Nirbachita Prabandhasamagra” compiles essays written by university teachers and leaders of various affiliated organisations, serving as a written record to document Cucsu’s diverse activities and initiatives.
Addressing the event, Cucsu Vice President (VP) Ibrahim Hossain Roni stressed the necessity of creating visible, lasting outcomes.
“I strongly believe that whenever you invest in something, you always expect to reap its benefits. However, if the result of an investment is not visible or clear, or if you can only feel it, it may prove short-lived,” he said.
He added, “The most appealing aspect to me is leaving behind work that endures. Since the beginning of Cucsu’s term, I have consistently urged every secretary to leave behind something tangible – something people can touch and see even after 20 or 50 years, acknowledging that it was accomplished during Cucsu’s tenure.”
Cucsu General Secretary (GS) Sayeed Bin Habib noted that the past year witnessed an unprecedented number of programmes, courses, seminars, and visible campus-wide transformations in the history of the university.
He announced that initiatives have been taken to automate various student services, including the issuance of certificates and migration certificates.
In addition to publishing several magazines, he raised allegations regarding past oppression against students during the previous autocratic regime, citing instances where opposition activists and leaders of Islami Chhatra Shibir were obstructed from normal movement and attending classes on campus.
Detailing academic and infrastructural developments, Cucsu Science and Technology Affairs Secretary Md Mahbubur Rahman described the current Cucsu term as an ongoing learning process where they are striving to work according to their full capacity.
He informed that prize money ranging up to Tk5,000, Tk2,000, and Tk1,000, along with certificates, has been arranged for students participating in various courses.
Moreover, a computer lab constructed at the cost of Tk6 lakh has been inaugurated, with plans for further discussions with the vice-chancellor to render it fully operational and accessible to students.
The function was moderated by Cucsu Associate Literature, Culture and Publication Affairs Secretary Jihad Ahnaf.
Other speakers included Literature, Culture and Publication Affairs Secretary Hares Matabbar, Liberation War and Democratic Movement Affairs Secretary Monayem Sharif, Associate Communication and Housing Affairs Secretary Obaydul Salman, Library and Cafeteria Secretary Masum Billah, Associate Office Secretary Jannatul Adon Nusrat, Research and Innovation Affairs Secretary Tanvir Anjum Shovon, and Science and Technology Affairs Secretary Md Mahbubur Rahman.
