A total of 251 candidates collected nomination papers in three days for the Shahjalal University of Science and Technology Central Students’ Union (SUCSU) and hall union elections, the election commission said on 4 December.

Professor Dr. Md. Nazrul Islam, spokesperson for the election commission, said the distribution of nomination papers concluded today. On the first day, 2 December, 26 papers were collected for the central union and 20 for the hall unions. On 3 December, 58 papers were taken for the central union and 45 for hall unions. On the final day, 4 December, 61 candidates collected papers for the central union and 41 for hall unions.In total, 145 papers were distributed for the central union and 106 for the hall unions. Of these, 72 were male and 34 were female candidates. Participation of female candidates was also seen in the central union election, with 15 women collecting nomination papers.

Professor Dr. Nazrul Islam said, “The nomination process was completed peacefully and orderly. The number of candidates this year is encouraging, and female participation is also noteworthy.”

After nearly 28 years, elections will be held for 23 central union posts and nine hall union posts. The voting is scheduled for 20 January.