Abdur Rashid Jitu from the independent United Panel has been elected Vice President (VP) in the Jahangirnagar University Central Students’ Union (JAKSU) and hall elections, while Mazharul Islam from the Shibir-backed alliance secured the post of General Secretary (GS).

The final results, announced on Saturday evening, also declared Ferdous Al Hasan and Ayesha Siddika Meghla—both from the Shibir-supported panel—as joint winners for the Assistant General Secretary (AGS) post.

Other elected office bearers include Tanvir Rahman, Husni Mobarak, Touhid Hasan, Ahsan Labib, Rashedul Islam, Mahadi Hasan, Nigar Sultana, Farhana Akhter, Raihan Uddin, Mohibullah Sheikh, and Jahidul Islam. Six students were elected as executive members.

This year, around 68 percent of the 11,759 registered voters cast their ballots. A total of 177 candidates, including six women, contested for 25 positions across eight full and partial panels.

Mafrufi Sattar, an election commissioner of Jahangirnagar University Central Students’ Union (JUCSU), has resigned, citing irregularities in the voting process. She made the announcement on Friday night at around 8:30 PM while speaking to reporters.

Sattar alleged that despite repeated calls to address complaints, ballot counting began without resolving the disputes. She said the process was marred by irregularities and serious flaws, making it controversial.

She added that during a meeting called by the chief election commissioner, she briefly left for prayers and returned to find counting already underway. Claiming it was no longer possible to perform her duties in such circumstances, Sattar declared her resignation.

After 33 years, Jahangirnagar University is holding its long-awaited central students’ union (JAKSU) and hall council elections on Wednesday. Voting began at 9 am and will continue until 5 pm.

A total of 178 candidates are contesting 25 central posts, while 475 candidates are in the race including hall councils. The registered voters stand at 11,897. Eight panels and 177 independent candidates are competing.

The vice president race is drawing the most attention, with four prominent contenders: Sheikh Sadi (BNP-backed), Arifullah (Shibir-backed), Arifuzzaman Uzzal (Unity Forum), and Abdur Rashid Jitu (Independent Coalition).

Voting is being conducted across 21 halls with 224 booths using OMR ballots. Around 1,200 police and Ansar personnel have been deployed, supported by 80 CCTV cameras and magistrates on duty.

Despite the enthusiasm, candidate shortages remain an issue, particularly in female halls. Out of 315 positions, 124 candidates have been elected unopposed, while 65 posts remain vacant.