The long-pending elections to Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) 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 today while responding to a journalist’s query at a press conference at the university proctor’s office.
Proctor Saifuddin said, “We used to face complexities in getting students’ opinions on different issues and knowing their problems, and thus, conducting DUCSU polls is very crucial as it will simplify the process of understanding students’ opinions.”.
He acknowledged several issues, including bringing reforms to the DUCSU constitution as well as its charter, as objections were 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, “Students
also complained over slogans, posters, and other traditional campaign activities.”.