After a long wait of 35 years, the much-anticipated elections to the Chittagong University Central Students’ Union (Cucsu) and hall unions began Wednesday morning.
Approximately 35% of votes had been cast by 1pm, as confirmed by Ariful Haque Siddiquee, Secretary of the Cucsu Election Commission, in an interview with The Times of Bangladesh.
He stated, “So far, 35% of the votes have been cast. Voters are participating in a festive atmosphere.”
Voting began at 9:30am on Wednesday at 15 centers across Chittagong University, with a lively and energetic environment. Voting will continue until 4 pm today.
This year’s Cucsu election, held after 35 years, has 415 candidates competing for 26 central union positions across 13 panels. Additionally, 486 candidates are vying for 14 hall union positions. The total number of eligible voters is 27,518.
