Dhaka, Sept 9 (V7N) – Tensions escalated at Dhaka University on Tuesday evening as Vice President (VP) candidate Abidul Islam, backed by the Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chatra Dal (BNP’s student wing), alleged widespread irregularities in the vote-counting process of the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) election.
 
Abidul claimed the counting was manipulated in favor of rival candidates, accusing election authorities of ignoring repeated complaints about ballot mismatches and suspected vote tampering. “We had clear evidence of malpractice, but our objections were not taken seriously. This has completely destroyed the credibility of the election,” he told reporters at Curzon Hall.
 
A group of his supporters staged a brief protest on campus, demanding a transparent probe into the allegations. The university administration, however, rejected the claims, insisting the polls were conducted freely and fairly under strict security.
 
Independent observers have reported mounting tension between rival student groups, fueling concerns of possible unrest on campus in the days ahead.
 
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