Dhaka, Sep 10 (V7N) – The official results of the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) elections have been announced, with the Shibir-backed panel winning the top three central posts by a decisive margin.

According to the results declared at the Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Building on Wednesday morning,

  • VP (Vice President): Sadiq Kayem secured 14,042 votes, defeating his nearest rival Abidul Islam (5,708). Independent candidate Umama Fatima received 3,389 votes, Shamim Hossain 3,883, and Anti-Discrimination Students’ Union candidate Abdul Quader 668.

  • GS (General Secretary): SM Farhad won with 10,794 votes, ahead of Sheikh Tanvir Bari Hamim (5,283), Meghmallar Basu (4,645), and Abu Baker Majumder (2,131).

  • AGS (Assistant General Secretary): Mohiuddin Khan received 11,772 votes, defeating Chhatra Dal-backed Tanvir Al Hadi Mayed, who got 5,064.

The announcements began at 1:50 am on Tuesday and concluded after 6 am Wednesday with the Fazilatunnesa Mujib Hall results.

Chief Returning Officer Professor Md. Jasim Uddin declared the election a “model” exercise, saying it was conducted in a “festive atmosphere.”

Hall-wise Highlights

The results showed overwhelming support for Shibir-backed candidates across most residential halls:

  • Amar Ekushey Hall: Sadiq 644, Abid 141, Umama 90.

  • Sufia Kamal Hall: Sadiq 1,270, Abid 423, Umama 547.

  • Fazlul Haque Hall: Sadiq 841, Abid 181. GS vote tied between Farhad and Hamim (589 each).

  • Shahidullah Hall: Abid narrowly ahead with 999 vs. Sadiq’s 966.

  • Shamsun Nahar Hall: Sadiq 1,114, Abid 434, Umama 403.

  • Jagannath Hall: Abid strong with 1,276 vs. Sadiq’s 10. Meghmallar Basu led GS race with 1,170.

  • Rokeya Hall: Sadiq 1,472, Abid 575. Farhad 1,120 in GS race.

  • Zia Hall: Sadiq 674, Abid 248, Umama 151.

  • Others: In most halls, Shibir candidates consistently outperformed rivals by wide margins.

Overall

With a total of 39,874 registered voters and 471 candidates contesting 28 DUCSU posts, turnout was reported at over 78%, marking a highly participatory election.

END/SMA/AJ