Candidates in the upcoming Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (Ducsu) election are in their final days of campaigning ahead of the polls scheduled for September 9.
The aspirants say that they have been trying to reach every voter to drum up support in their favour.
According to election rules, candidates will be able to campaign until September 7.
On Friday, several panels visited different dormitories to meet students and seek their support.
Samsuddoza Nabab, a candidate for member position in the Ducsu executive committee, said, “As the election nears, student engagement is surging, and those reaching the most voters in the final days could gain the edge. Direct, in-person campaigning remains the key to winning support.”
General students have also stated how they value direct interactions.
Mubasshir Mahmud Nibir, a student of Theatre and Performance Studies, said, “There has been a visible rise in campaigning in the past couple of days. We want candidates to engage directly with students and share their vision.”
Souvik Rohit, a student of Mass Communication and Journalism, said the last few days of campaigning might prove to be the game changer. “The excitement of the polls is rising every day. No candidate wants to fall behind, so everyone is giving their best effort to connect with the voters,” he said.
Anid Hasan, candidate for literature and cultural affairs secretary from the Independent Student Unity panel, said, “In the remaining two days, my target is to reach as many students as possible through both offline and online campaigns.”
Meanwhile, Mahin Sarker, former joint member secretary of NCP, has expressed support for Abu Baker Mojumder, candidate for general secretary post from the Bangladesh Democratic Students’ Council panel.
Mahin withdrew his candidacy for the post on Friday. At a press conference, he explained that he had stepped back to preserve unity among the forces of the mass uprising. “If Abu Baker wins, it will be my victory as well,” he said.
Mahin had earlier announced his independent candidacy for general secretary post. The move was deemed breach of NCP rules resulting into his expulsion from the party.
