Jahangirnagar University Central Students’ Union (Jucsu) has nominated five representatives — including its vice-president and general secretary — to serve on the university’s Senate.

The decision was finalised at Jucsu’s third executive meeting on Sunday night, following consent from other elected members.

The nominated students are Vice-President Abdur Rashid Jitu, General Secretary Md Mazharul Islam, Joint GS (male) Ferdous Al Hasan, Joint GS (female) Ayesha Siddika Meghla, and Environment and Nature Conservation Secretary Md Safayet Mir.

After the meeting, GS Mazharul said that the five representatives were chosen based on the majority opinion of the elected members. He added that their representation in the Senate is an important responsibility for Jucsu.

The meeting also discussed matters including the trial process for teachers accused in the July attack, academic reforms, grade tampering, university development projects, and Jucsu’s funds.

Under the Jahangirnagar University Act, 1973, Jucsu has the authority to nominate five student representatives to the Senate.