2,000 police to be deployed in RUCSU elections

Rajshahi Police Commissioner Mohammad Abu Sufian has said that 2,000 police personnel will be deployed in Rajshahi University Central Students’ Union (RUCSU), hall council, and Senate elections.

During a briefing on Tuesday afternoon, he said that intelligence teams are already monitoring the internal environment of the university.

He said, “Given the size of Rajshahi University and its multiple entry points, we will establish a security ring centred around election booths, effective from the day before the elections. We will adapt our plan based on the overall situation.”

Proctor’s Office has outlined a three-tier security system on campus.

Alongside the Student Policing Community -- consisting of university students -- police, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), and Ansar members will provide security.

A 40-member team of faculty members will also be on continuous duty.

Proctor Prof Mahbubor Rahman stressed, “We are taking every precaution to ensure security. From seven days before the election, no one will be allowed to enter the campus without proper identification.”

The election campaign began on Monday and will continue until 10pm on September 23, with voting set for September 25 from 9am to 4pm.