SAJJAD HOSSAIN

Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), the pro-BNP student wing which has been facing criticism for outdated leadership, is set to observe its 46th founding anniversary today.

Many believe relying on older leaders and irregular members could harm JCD’s future.

JCD also faces issues like lack of democratic practices and internal conflicts, raising concerns among student leaders about a potential leadership crisis.

Founded in 1979 by Ziaur Rahman, JCD has operated under a draft constitution since the late 1990s, with no progress made in the past 28 years.

However, JCD General Secretary Nasir Uddin Nasir said the draft constitution will be finalised soon.

Over the last 24 years, JCD has held only one council -- in 2019, highlighting a lack of democratic practices and the development of effective leadership.

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