JU Shibir never infiltrated other political organizations: Department Secretary Muhib

Leaders and activists of Jahangirnagar University’s (JU) Islami Chhatra Shibir chapter have never infiltrated other active political organizations on campus in the past, recently revealed unit secretary Mahibur Rahman Muhib said today (November 3).

Shibir, the student wing of the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, has not been able to carry out its regular political activities for the past 35 years, he said. “So it would be even more difficult to operate within other political parties.”

Over the years, Shibir has focused only on enhancing the skills and moral values ​​of its members, as well as participating in social activities, Muhib said while answering questions at a press briefing held this morning at the conference hall of the university’s Faculty and Student Center .

When asked whether Shibir infiltrated social organizations to carry out any specific tasks, Muhib stressed that as legitimate students of JU, Shibir members studied in their respective departments, stayed in hostels and participated in various social organizations like any other students.

“They rose to leadership positions in these organizations based on their abilities. I myself was a member of the Rover Scout group and led it based on my qualifications,” he added.

After the alleged murder of history student Habibur Rahman Kabir by Shibir activists in 1989, all socio-cultural-political organizations in JH reached a consensus to not allow Shibir activities and religious politics on campus.

On the night of October 29, almost three months after the fall of the Awami League government, Shibir announced the formation of the JJ unit committee in a statement published on its official Facebook page for the first time in about 35 years.

Afterwards, three leaders of Ju Shibir – President Harunur Rashid Rafi, Secretary Mohib and Minister of Public Relations Abdullah al-Mamun Saqi – spoke publicly. The statement also calls for the revival of the JU Central Students’ Union (JUCSU) and calls for healthy and proactive politics on campus.

In response, a section of JU students held a demonstration on campus condemning the opening of the Shibir unit.

Asked if there would be any conflict between Shibir and various cultural organizations in Jhu and whether they would hamper the practice of free culture, Muhib said at a press briefing today: “Chhatra Shibir is an ideological organization. Failure to confront us ideologically leads to various types of propaganda. Culture is a part of human life. Without culture it is impossible to move forward.

“We have a strong cultural front based on Islam. But does this mean that we will interfere with the work of those who practice other cultures? No. They will practice their culture at home.”

Public Relations Secretary Saki stated that they want to practice democratic governance on campus. “There will be no occupation or terrorism in JU, the cultural capital. The policy will be focused on student unions.”

At the press conference, JU Shibir President Rafi also presented a 41-point charter of demands for campus reforms.