Dhaka, Aug 25 (V7N) — Amid a vibrant and festive atmosphere, students at the University of Dhaka are actively participating in the long-anticipated Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) elections.
The University of Dhaka campus is abuzz with student voters as the DUCSU elections proceed in an enthusiastic yet orderly manner. According to Chief Returning Officer Professor Dr. Mohammad Jasim Uddin, no major violations of the electoral code of conduct have been reported so far. He emphasized that the election commission remains vigilant to ensure compliance with regulations throughout the entire process.
"If any discrimination or irregularity is noticed, written complaints can be submitted, and appropriate action will be taken in accordance with the rules," Dr. Jasim Uddin stated during a press briefing held at the Senate Building on Monday afternoon.
From today, all candidates are officially allowed to begin campaigning, provided they adhere strictly to the electoral guidelines. Voters will be able to cast their ballots upon presenting a valid identification document, which may include a university ID card, library card, or a pay-in slip.
In a significant development, 21 candidates have withdrawn their nominations from the DUCSU elections. Furthermore, recommendations have been made to cancel the candidacies of two individuals running for the Vice President (VP) post due to serious allegations of past misconduct and affiliation with a banned student organization.
The Election Tribunal Committee, formed to resolve appeals and assess violations of the electoral code, has determined that Julius Caesar Talukder of the Department of Criminology and Bayezid Bostami of the Department of Political Science—both from the 2014–2015 academic session—were previously involved in violent activities linked to the banned student wing of a political party. Based on substantiated evidence, the committee has recommended removing their names from the official voter list.
In contrast, allegations against two other students—Asaduzzaman Jilani and Khairul Alam from the 2021–2022 session of the Department of International Business—have not been substantiated. The complaints lacked the required documentary evidence and official signatures from the complainants. As such, no decision has been made in their cases, with final verdicts pending from university authorities.
The DUCSU elections, historically significant in shaping student leadership and democratic practice within the university, are being closely watched to ensure transparency, neutrality, and adherence to institutional norms.
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