Rashed Khan Criticizes Chhatra Shibir’s "Hidden" Strategy and Masked Protests at Eden College
In a detailed post on his verified Facebook page on Sunday morning, May 10, 2026, Khan questioned the student organization's apparent inclination to return to a "hidden" or "underground" style of politics by posing as ordinary students. He noted that those members of Chhatra Shibir who have recently revealed their political identities in public have not faced any significant obstacles, yet the organization seems to be retreating into a strategy of anonymity. Khan suggested that Shibir might have realized that operating under the guise of general students provides certain strategic advantages that public political activism does not. He further alleged that during the July mass uprising, Shibir had advocated for a ban on student politics primarily because they feared they would not find a favorable environment to operate openly once the previous regime fell.
Turning his attention to the recent protests at Eden Mohila College, Rashed Khan expressed surprise and skepticism regarding the methods used by the agitating students. He observed that a majority of the students demanding a ban on campus politics were seen wearing niqabs or masks to hide their identities. Khan drew a stark contrast between these protesters and the participants of the July uprising, who he noted broke through gates and faced authorities with their faces uncovered and chests out in defiance. He advised the students of Eden College that rather than focusing solely on banning student politics, it would be more beneficial to campaign against the "degraded culture" and social issues prevalent near the campus perimeter. Khan argued that the solution lies not in banning political engagement itself, but in prohibiting the toxic practices and subcultures that have historically been carried out in the name of student politics. These comments come at a time when the debate over the presence of political organizations in educational institutions has reignited across various campuses in the country.
