Sharif M Shafique

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.

Tanzila Hossain Boishakhi, general secretary candidate from the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal-backed panel in the Jahangirnagar University Central Students’ Union election, has pledged to eliminate gender discrimination on the campus if elected.

If elected, Mahin Sarkar, general secretary candidate of the independent panel “DU First” in the upcoming Ducsu elections, has pledged to form a shadow opposition union with defeated candidates, which may serve as a pressure group to make the student body more effective.

If elected vice-president in the upcoming Dhaka University Central Students’ Union election, Nayem Hasan has pledged to focus on academic reform grounded in the spirit of 1971 and 2024.

SM Farhad, general secretary candidate from the Islami Chhatra Shibir-backed Oikkoboddho Shikkharthi Jote in the upcoming Ducsu election, wants to ensure a sound atmosphere on campus for academic activities and prioritise the welfare of students.

Bin Yamin Mollah, vice-president candidate from the “Ducsu for Change” panel backed by Chhatra Odhikar Parishad, has said he is contesting the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (Ducsu) election to free the campus from the grip of muscle power.

Sabina Yasmin, a general secretary candidate from the ‘Ducsu for Change’ panel, is contesting the Ducsu elections to make the campus more women-friendly and inspire more women to enter politics following last year’s uprising.

If elected vice president of Ducsu, Abidul Islam Khan, candidate from the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal-backed panel, has pledged to turn the campus into a safe and inclusive space for all students.

Abu Baker Mojumdar, a former coordinator of Students Against Discrimination (SAD) and now vying for the post of general secretary in the upcoming Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (Ducsu) election, pledged to continue political, social, and cultural struggles on behalf of students.

Abu Shadik Kayem, vice-president (VP) candidate from the Islami Chhatra Shibir-backed panel in the upcoming Ducsu election, says he wants to transform Dhaka University from what he calls a “political institution” into an academic one by bringing a balance between education and politics.

Anamul Hasan Onoy, general secretary (GS) candidate from the “Aparajeyo 71–Odommo 24” panel in the upcoming Ducsu election, said he is contesting the polls to resist anti-state and anti-liberation forces.

Shameem Hossen, an independent candidate for the vice-president (VP) post, said he has entered the Ducsu election race to transform it into a platform for students, free from the control and interference of political parties.

Meghmallar Basu, general secretary candidate from the Protirodh Porshod panel in the upcoming Ducsu election, said he will remain vocal against injustices and for the rights of students, regardless of the election result.

If elected Vice-President (VP) of Ducsu, independent candidate Umama Fatema from the Independent Student Unity Panel has pledged to prioritise major academic reforms.

Al Sadi Bhuiyan, a candidate for general secretary from the Independent Student Unity panel in the upcoming Ducsu election, said his candidacy is driven by a sense of responsibility toward Dhaka University and its students.

Sheikh Tasnim Afroz (Emi), vice-president (VP) candidate of the “Protirodh Porshod” panel in the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (Ducsu) elections, has pledged to resolve the accommodation crisis for female students and to ensure healthy political practices on campus if elected.

Shaikh Tanvir Baree Hamim, the general secretary candidate from the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD)-nominated panel in the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union election, has pledged to bring major changes to the Ducsu constitution.

Abdul Qader, vice president (VP) candidate from the “Boishommo Birodhi Shikkharthi Sangsad” panel in the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (Ducsu) election, has pledged to resolve the issues relating to food and accommodation and end the “gono room” culture if elected.