Sharif M Shafique

A new political alliance is likely to be launched today, involving the National Citizen Party, Amar Bangladesh (AB Party), United Peoples (UP) Bangladesh, and Rashtro Songskar Andolon.

Jatiyo Chhatra Shokti aims to pursue anti-establishment and oppositional politics, following its rebranding from BGCS.

Ibrahim Hossain Rony, vice president (VP) candidate from the Islami Chhatra Shibir-backed “Sompritir Shikkharthi Jote” panel in the upcoming Chittagong University Central Students’ Union (Cucsu) elections, pledged accountability if elected.

Dhrubo Barua, vice-president candidate from the “Boichitrer Oikya” panel in the upcoming Cucsu elections, has pledged to build a democratic, occupation-free, and safe campus by introducing a “Campus Charter” with active participation of students, if elected.

He said holding the Cucsu election after 36 years is a major achievement for post-July Bangladesh

Sajjad Hossain Hridoy, vice president (VP) candidate from the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal panel in the upcoming Chittagong University Central Students’ Union (Cucsu) election, has pledged to make the campus more student-friendly and safe.

Sixteen candidates are contesting the post of Assistant General Secretary (AGS) in the upcoming Rajshahi University Central Students’ Union (Rucsu) election.

Nafiul Islam Jibon, general secretary (GS) candidate from the “Oikyaboddho Notun Projonmo” panel backed by Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal, has pledged to establish a cyber cell and revive the long-defunct Rajshahi University railway station if elected in the upcoming Rucsu polls.

Mostakur Rahman Zahid, vice-president candidate in the Rucsu election from the Shibir-backed “Sammilito Shikkharti Jote” panel, has pledged to work for students’ welfare if elected.

Paroma Parmita, a candidate for the post of general secretary in the upcoming Rajshahi University Central Students’ Union (Rucsu) elections, has pledged to work for building an equal, just, and non-communal campus.

Fuad Ratul, a vice president candidate in the upcoming Rajshahi University Central Students’ Union (Rucsu) elections, has pledged to implement a social contract involving all student organisations to curb the culture of dominance on campus.

Salauddin Ammar, who is contesting for the general secretary post in the upcoming Rucsu elections from the “Adhipottobirodhi Oikya” panel, has pledged to form a quick response team on the campus to address students’ problems.

Sheikh Nur Uddin Abir, vice-president candidate of the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal-backed “Oikyaboddho Notun Projonmo” panel in the upcoming Rucsu elections, has pledged to work for ensuring students’ rights so they are not subjected to deprivation or exploitation.

Fahim Reza, contesting for the post of general secretary in the upcoming Rucsu election from the Islami Chhatra Shibir-backed Sammilito Chhatra Jote panel, has pledged to establish a system through which students can evaluate the performance of teachers, the university administration, and Rucsu

Tasin Khan, vice-president candidate in the Rajshahi University Central Students’ Union elections, has said that if elected, she will put pressure on the administration to formulate an academic master plan with emphasis on research.

Arifullah, the vice president (VP) candidate of the Islami Chhatra Shibir-backed Samannito Shikkharthi Jote panel in the Jucsu polls, has pledged to resolve session jams and build a student-friendly campus, if elected.

Sheikh Sadi Hasan, vice president candidate from the Jatiyabadi Chhatra Dal-backed panel in the Jucsu election, has pledged to ensure that the culture of guestrooms and gonorooms never returns to campus if he wins.

A total of 25 candidates are contesting for the post of assistant general secretary (AGS) in this year's Dhaka University Central Students' Union (Ducsu) election, scheduled for September 9.

Abu Touhid Mohammad Siam, general secretary (GS) candidate in the upcoming Jahangirnagar University Central Students’ Union (Jucsu) election, sees the long-awaited polls as a tool for change.

Abdur Rasid Zitu, the vice-president candidate from the “Swatantra Shikkharthi Sammilan” panel in the Jahangirnagar University Central Students’ Union (Jucsu) election, has pledged to prioritise students’ interests if elected.