Shibir-backed panel 'Oikyoboddho Shikkharthi Jote' files nomination for Ducsu polls

The Islami Chhatra Shibir-backed panel 'Oikyoboddho Shikkharthi Jote' has submitted its nomination papers for the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (Ducsu) elections.

Leaders and activists of the organisation submitted the nomination papers to Chief Returning Officer Professor Mohammad Jasim Uddin at the Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Bhaban of the university this afternoon (19 August). 

Vice-president candidate Md Abu Shadik Kayem said they expect impartial behaviour from the university administration and teachers during the polls.

"We are hopeful the election will be lively with the participation of our panel, other student organisations, and independent candidates. In light of the aspirations of the July Revolution, we will soon publish our manifesto before the students," he added.

Shadik further said that regardless of the election results, their organisation will sincerely accept the outcome.

Yesterday (18 August), Chhatra Shibir announced its full 28-member panel for the Ducsu polls. Alongside party leaders and activists, the panel includes representatives of ethnic minorities, a student injured in the July uprising, and students from 'Up Bangladesh' and 'Inquilab Mancha'.

As per the announcement, Abu Shadik Kayem will contest for the vice-president (VP) post, while SM Farhad and Mohiuddin Khan will run for general secretary (GS) and assistant general secretary (AGS) respectively.

Other candidates include Fatema Tasnim Juma for Liberation War and Democratic Movement secretary, Iqbal Hayder for Science and Technology secretary, Jasimuddin Khan for International Affairs secretary, Asif Abdullah for Student Transport secretary, Shariful Islam Muaj for Social Services secretary, and Arman Hossain for Sports secretary.