The long pending elections to Dhaka University Central Students’ Union and its hall unions are expected to take place by late January or early February next year, after a six-year gap since the last DUCSU polls in 2019.
‘There are a lot of things to do with DUCSU, including amending its constitutions and bringing reforms. However, we want to arrange the elections to DUCSU by the end of January and the beginning of February,’ Dhaka University proctor Saifuddin Ahmed said on Sunday while responding to a journalist’s query at a press conference at his office.
‘We use to face complexities in getting students’ opinions on different issues and know their problems and thus, conducting DUCSU polls is very crucial as it will simplify the process of understanding students’ opinions,’ he said.
Proctor Saifuddin acknowledged several issues, including bringing reforms to the DUCSU constitution, as well as its charter as objections raised over the current structure.
Debate also arose from the students about the vice-chancellor’s role whether the VC should serve as DUCSU’s president or not, he said, adding that students also complained over slogans, posters, and other traditional campaign activities.
The proctor also informed that the Dhaka University Metro Rail Station would remain closed on December 16, 25, 31, and January 1 to maintain the law and order as a part of strict security arrangement across the country.
The metro rail authorities are expected to release an official statement soon outlining the operational changes for the specified dates.
