The New Nation - Internet Edition

DU Correspondent

Despite being creative and enlightened, a number of students of Dhaka University are committing suicide, which is not acceptable to the nation, said speakers at a discussion meeting on the issue.

The speakers pointed out that some youths are committing suicide due to the growing distance between the creation and the creator, which increases frustration in them.

The students of Dhaka University (DU) arranged the meeting on 'Death Speaks' at the auditorium of Teacher-Student Centre (TSC) of the university yesterday.

While addressing the meeting as Chief Guest, DU Vice-Chancellor Prof SMA Faiz said a student should not think only

of himself as his family even the country has a right over him. That was why he must not choose the path of suicide.

He said different attractions would lure students, but they must learn to justify their pros and cons before running after those.

Besides, the meeting was addressed by Prof Tazmery SA Islam, Vice President of Dhaka University Teachers' Association, Prof UAB Razia Akhter Banu, Provost of Shahsunnahar Hall, Prof Rokeya Begum of Psychology Department, Prof Donald Gems Gomez and Shamsher Ali Helal, a Canadian expatriate.

Prof Tazmery said it was not possible to create life, so nobody had the authority to destroy it.

The present education system was liable for this situation, she claimed and said only a proper education could reduce such problem.

The main cause of suicide was depression. But not all the students commit suicide for this reason. They commit suicide for several other reasons like emotional breakdown, indecision, drug addiction and mental disorder, said Prof Rokeya Begum.