Chhatra Dal announces panel for CUCSU elections after 35 years

Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) has announced its panel for the long-awaited Chittagong University Central Students’ Union (CUCSU) elections, scheduled to be held on October 12 after a gap of 35 years.

JCD Central General Secretary Nasir Uddin Nasir unveiled the panel at a press conference at Buddhijibi Square on Thursday (September 18).

The key nominees include Sajjad Hossain Hridoy (Philosophy, 2015–16) for Vice President, Md Shafayat Hossain (2016–17) for General Secretary, and Ayubur Rahman Taufiq (Islamic History and Culture, 2020–21) for Assistant General Secretary.

University JCD President Alauddin Mohsin, Vice President Mamunur Rashid, General Secretary Abdullah Al Noman, and Joint General Secretary Md Yasin were also present at the announcement.

The panel also includes candidates for secretarial posts covering Sports, Literature, Office, Student Welfare, Science and IT, Research, Social Service, Health, Liberation War, Career Development, Communications, Law, and Library.

Calling the nominees “courageous, talented, and dedicated students who have long worked to protect student rights,” Nasir urged the university administration to remain neutral and ensure a fair election.

According to the election schedule, nomination papers were distributed from Sunday, with submission extended until Wednesday. Verification is set for September 18, the preliminary list will be published on September 21, withdrawals will be accepted until September 23, and the final list will be released on September 25.

Polling will be held on October 12 from 9am to 4pm, followed by vote counting. The last CUCSU election took place in 1990.