LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Stop common room culture
Friday, 24 July 2026
The common room culture in public universities is a damaging practice that negatively affects the university environment. It disrupts the healthy and enriching atmosphere of student halls, turning them into overcrowded, unsanitary spaces that resemble slums. In fact, the conditions are often worse than that. With eight to ten students crammed into rooms designed for just two or three, the study environment is destroyed and students become vulnerable to various serious illnesses.
Additionally, common rooms breed conflict, leading to frequent arguments, group tensions, fights, and even violence. These issues severely damage the quality of student life. Therefore, the general students of universities are making a sincere appeal to the new university administrations to end the common room culture without delay.
Md. Riyad Uddin
Student
University of Chittagong
riyaduddin.cu@gmail.com