10-member commission formed for DUCSU election

Dhaka University (DU) has formed a 10-member commission to oversee the upcoming Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) election.

Professor Dr. Mohammad Jasim Uddin from the Botany Department has been appointed as the Chief Returning Officer.

The other returning officers are Dr. A S M Mohiuddin (Soil, Water and Environment), Dr. Golam Rabbani (Social Welfare and Research Institute), Dr. Kazi Mostak Gausul Haque (Information Science and Library Management), Dr. Kazi Maruful Islam (Development Studies), Dr. Nasrin Sultana (Institute of Health Economics), Dr. Md Shahidul Islam (Banking and Insurance), Dr. Tariq Monjur (Bangla), Dr. S M Shamim Reza (Mass Communication and Journalism), and Associate Professor Sharmin Kabir (Institute of Education and Research).

The appointments were made at an emergency syndicate meeting on Monday (June 16), chaired by Vice-Chancellor Professor Niaz Ahmed Khan.

The returning officers will work with the Vice-Chancellor to oversee the next steps and manage the entire DUCSU election process.

Unlike previous elections, where the commission had six members, this year the number has been increased to ten to promote greater transparency, credibility, and effective administration during the election.