Nomination collection for Ducsu polls ends with 658 planning to contest
Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal is yet to announce any candidate
Nomination form collection for the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (Ducsu) election concluded today (19 August), with 93 aspirants collecting forms on the final day.
This brings the total number of aspirants across different positions to 658, Ducsu Chief Election Commissioner Md Jasim Uddin told reporters at Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Building this afternoon.
The left-leaning student coalition – led by Sheikh Tasnim Afroz Emi running for VP – announced its full panel "Protirodh Porshad" to contest the upcoming Dhaka University Central Students' Union (Ducsu) election.
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On Monday, Islami Chhatra Shibir also announced a full panel. The Independent Panel, led by former Students against Discrimination leader Umama Fatema, is yet to declare a full panel while Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal has not yet announced any candidate.
The Islami Chhatra Shibir-backed panel 'Oikyoboddho Shikkharthi Jote' submitted its nomination papers today.
Leaders and activists of the organisation submitted the nomination papers to Chief Returning Officer Professor Mohammad Jasim Uddin at Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Bhaban of the university.
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.
Left alliance announces full Ducsu panel
The left-leaning student coalition announced its full panel "Protirodh Porshad" to contest the upcoming Ducsu election.
The coalition comprises Bangladesh Chhatra Union, Socialist Students' Front, Biplobi Chhatra Moitri, Chhatra Council, Chhatra Juba Andolon, Pahari Chhatra Parishad, Gonotantrik Chhatra Moncho, along with general students.
Apart from the top three posts announced on Monday, Mozammel Haque, convener of Dhaka University branch of Samajtantrik Chhatra Front will contest the post of secretary for liberation war and democratic movement.
Nuzia Hasin Rasha, president of DU branch of Biplobi Chhatra Maitri, will contest the common room, reading room and cafeteria secretary post. Akash Ali has been announced for the human rights and law secretary position.
Other nominations by Protirodh Parishad include Liton Tripura for career development secretary, Ninad Khan for transport secretary, Naim Uddin for international relations secretary, Faria Matin (Ila) for literature and culture secretary, Maliha Tabassum for sports secretary, Abu Mujahid Akash for social service secretary, Sheikh Tasnuva Srishti for health and environment secretary, Almgeir Hossain for research and publications secretary, and Fatin Ishrak for science and technology secretary.
Mob blocked leaders from collecting nomination forms: Chhatra Dal
The Dhaka University (DU) unit of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) today alleged that a mob obstructed its leaders of Fazilatunnesa Mujib Hall from collecting nomination papers for the election.
At an emergency press briefing at Madhur Canteen, DU Chhatra Dal President Ganesh Chandra Roy Sahos said, security officials were present at that time but they could not control the situation, compelling the students to leave the hall.
"DU authorities failed to create a level playing field for the election," complained DU JCD General Secretary Nahiduzzaman Shipon.
