Dhaka: Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) Jahangirnagar University unit today demanded improvement of food quality in canteens and dining halls of the dormitories. They also demanded for establishment of hall-based administrative monitoring cells for fixing the price of foods and increase of subsidies.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, a JCD delegation led by its convener Jahir Uddin Babor and Member Secretary Wasim Ahmed Anik submitted a memorandum to the vice chancellor in this regard. The memorandum highlighted concerns about the nutritional needs of students, especially during the month of Ramadan when classes are ongoing and students reside in the halls.
The memorandum stated that fasting students face challenges in concentrating on their studies due to unmet nutritional needs, which can lead to various physical complications. It urged the administration to take necessary steps to improve the quality of canteen food in residential halls and to establish fair pricing for the month.