Deputy Speaker of Parliament Barrister Kaiser Kamal has said many talented students at Dhaka University were not properly recognised despite their merit due to political influence during the previous government’s tenure.

“There should never be bullets on the streets again. We must build a beautiful Bangladesh based on merit,” he said.

He made the remarks on Thursday morning while speaking at a reception programme for newly admitted students organised by the Department of Zoology at the University of Dhaka.

The deputy speaker said Dhaka University students had played a leading role during many important moments in the country’s history, from the Language Movement and the Liberation War to the mass uprising of 2024.

He urged students to uphold the university’s rich tradition and continue developing their merit and competence.

At the programme, Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr ABM Obaidul Islam urged students to recognise the importance of time and pursue academic excellence while fostering empathy and a spirit of cooperation towards others.