The Chittagong University Central Students’ Union (CUCSU) election is being held today (October 15), ending a 36-year hiatus since the last vote in 1990. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., thousands of students are casting ballots to elect their representatives in both the central and hall unions.

Each student will cast a total of 40 votes—26 for the central union and 14 for their respective hall unions. Voting is taking place at 15 polling centers across five faculty buildings, with a special booth arranged at the CUCSU office for visually impaired students.

A total of 908 candidates are contesting in the election—415 for 26 central positions and 473 for 14 hall councils. The voter list includes 27,518 students, with 16,189 males and 11,329 females.

To ensure a fair and peaceful election, around 1,700 members from police, RAB, BGB, APBn, campus security, BNCC, and Rover Scouts have been deployed. Five executive magistrates and four mobile courts are on duty to maintain order.

Chief Election Commissioner Professor Dr. Monir Uddin said that all preparations have been made to hold a peaceful and transparent election, with strict monitoring to prevent the entry of outsiders.

All classes and exams have been suspended for Wednesday and Thursday. The entire voting and counting process will be broadcast live on 14 LED screens across the campus. Additional shuttle train trips and 15 university buses have been arranged to facilitate student movement.

Formed in 1966, CUCSU has been a platform for student leadership and rights advocacy. The return of the long-awaited election after more than three decades has transformed the campus into a vibrant festival of democracy.

The Islami Chhatra Shibir-backed panel, “Shompritir Shikkharthi Jote” (Students’ Alliance for Harmony), has been announced for the upcoming Chittagong University Central Students’ Union (CUCSU) election. The declaration was made on Thursday (28 September) at 3 pm in Jarultala by Shibir’s HR Secretary, Saidul Islam.

Ibrahim Hossain Roni, a student of the History Department (2017-18 session) and a central executive member of Shibir, has been nominated for Vice President. Saeed Bin Habib from the History Department (2019-20 session) will contest for General Secretary, while Sajjad Hossain Munna from the Finance Department (2019-20 session) will run for Assistant General Secretary. Other candidates for various secretarial posts and executive members were also announced.

The long-awaited CUCSU election will take place on 12 October, from 9 am to 4 pm, with 27,634 registered voters. This marks the first CUCSU election in 35 years, since 1990. According to the election code of conduct, no rallies or processions will be allowed during nomination submission.

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s student wing has announced its panel for the upcoming Chittagong University Central Students’ Union (CUCSU) elections. The declaration was made on Thursday (September 28) at the university’s Intellectual Martyrs’ Square by central Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal General Secretary Nasir Uddin Nasir.

Sajjad Hossain Hridoy, the organizational secretary of the CU branch of Chhatra Dal, will contest for the position of Vice President (VP). Md. Shafayat Hossain has been nominated for General Secretary (GS), while Aiyubur Rahman Toufiq will run for Assistant General Secretary (AGS).

Other nominated candidates include Azharul Islam Bipshu (Sports Secretary), Joy Barua (Assistant Sports Secretary), Md. Mozammel Haque Hridoy (Literature and Culture Secretary), and Shahidul Kayasor (Assistant Literature and Culture Secretary).

The panel also features candidates for office secretary, student welfare, science and technology, research, environment, health, law, communication, career development, and liberation war affairs.

Five candidates—Faysal Pranto Babor, Mizan Mia, Nusrat Jahan, S. M. Tariqul Islam Rimon, and Tayef Hossain Imon—have been named as members.