Gate passes and double standards: A BracU reality
Why is it harder to bring your parents to campus than to film a TikTok on it? BracU’s idea of security doesn’t just reflect caution. It exposes exactly who gets prioritized and who gets sidelined. Students have to go through a full-blown bureaucratic ritual just to bring their parents to campus. NID scans, official requests, pre-approvals, and sometimes outright rejection.
Meanwhile, outsiders with no connection to the university easily slip in using a friend’s ID, film their videos, and leave with views. Guards glance at the ribbon, assume student status, and wave them through. And honestly, it’s not entirely on the guards; expecting them to verify every single ID isn’t realistic. However, it does point to a larger issue, an issue where irony stings more than anything. One where the system quietly allows loopholes for outsiders while placing layers of restriction on students’ families.
For many students, especially those whose families live outside Dhaka, being able to show their parents around the campus is a big deal. It’s pride. It’s a moment that’s often overlooked due to a complex, paperwork-heavy process. In contrast, content creators have managed to film inside university grounds without going through any formal channel. It raises a fair question: how can two experiences be so different under the same system?
It’s high time to review these policies, ensuring safety without unnecessary barriers. Only thus can BracU truly fulfill its covenant to be a haven where students and their kin feel esteemed and honoured. If students are trusted to shape the future, why can’t they be trusted to show their present to the ones who shaped them?
