VP candidates
Umama Fatema
One of the widely discussed VP candidates, she emerged from the student-led uprising that ousted Sheikh Hasina. She studies biochemistry and molecular biology and resides at Kabi Sufia Kamal Hall.
Previously, she was involved with Bangladesh Student Federation. Later, she became convenor of Students Against Discrimination but deserted the platform following various controversies.
Umama formed her own panel and is capitalising on both her popularity and experience in the election.
Abdul Kader
A political science student, he is contesting from Anti-Discrimination Students Parliament panel, backed by Bangladesh Democratic Student Council. He came to prominence during July Uprising, announcing 9-point demand.
He emphasised not making Ducsu a platform for dominance of any political party, but rather a place for solving students’ problems.
He promised to preserve the spirit of Liberation War, democracy, and the legacy of all past movements, along with ensuring students’ rights.
Abidul Islam Khan
Currently the joint general secretary of the DU unit of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal, he is contesting for the VP position from the “Abid-Hamim-Mayed” parishad panel, supported by JCD.
A student of the Department of Islamic Studies, Abidul became active in student politics after facing political harassment in 2016 and later played an important role in transforming the quota reform movement into a larger democratic movement.
Sadik Kayem
He is the vice president candidate from the “United Student Alliance” panel, which is backed by Islami Chhatra Shibir. A student of the Department of Political Science, Sadik is a key figure in the campus politics of Shibir but drew controversy for his past involvement with Chhatra League – which has been banned after the fall of Awami League.
He pledged to create a safe, inclusive, and student-friendly campus.
Sheikh Tasnim Afroz Emi
She is contesting for the VP position from the “Protirodh Parshad” panel. She studies Sociology and resides at Ruqquiyah Hall. She is involved with the Bangladesh Chhatra Federation.
Emi contested as an independent candidate in the last Ducsu election and was elected VP of Shamsunnahar Hall Union. She focuses on building a safe, women-friendly, and democratic campus. She became controversial for proposing Sheikh Hasina as a lifetime member of Ducsu.
GS CANDIATES
Al Sadi Bhuiyan
Former Dhaka University Journalists’ Association president Al Sadi Bhuiyan is known on campus for his reporting and is banking on this image to become GS of Independent Students Unity.
He was elected Literary Secretary of Suryasen Hall Union in the 2019 Ducsu election, for which he was selected as a GS candidate.
An anthropology student, Sadi has been able to establish his connections and credibility with the students through journalism.
In his campaign, he repeatedly emphasised that his goal is not politics, but rather to work towards making Ducsu truly effective for students’ welfare.
He places special importance on creating part-time employment opportunities for students and plans to launch a university-based part-time employment and skill development centre.
Abu Baker Mojumder
He is running for the GS position from ‘Anti-Discrimination Student Parliament’ panel. A student of geology and a resident of Fazlul Huq Muslim Hall, he was the central convener of BAGSAS and played a key role in coordinating July Uprising.
Ensuring fair elections, a democratic environment, and establishing students’ rights have been key features of his campaign. He also highlighted academic and administrative reforms, such as paperless administration, digital classrooms, modernisation of laboratories, teacher evaluation systems, new study spaces, and credit transfer.
He has also promised to bring Starlink internet to campus, Eduroam free Wi-Fi, 24-hour libraries and e-libraries, career clubs, outsourcing training and entrepreneurship hubs, and to develop culture and sports through a university museum and a modern gymnasium.
Meghmallar Basu
He clearly stated, “Ducsu should not be just an electoral formality; it must be a platform to protect students’ rights.” He is contesting for the position of general secretary from the “Resistance Council” panel, supported by the Left Alliance.
A student of the Department of Peace and Conflict and a resident of Jagannath Hall, he placed special importance on transparency in hall seat allocation, regulation of tuition fees, and research and academic environments.
During his campaign, Meghmallar Basu also promised concessions in public transportation for students, improvements in dining hall food quality, and ensuring administrative measures to regulate housing rents.
Shaikh Tanvir Baree Hamim
A GS candidate from Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal-backed panel, he is a women and gender studies student and convener of Chhatra Dal’s Jasimuddin Hall unit.
He came into spotlight for his contribution to student healthcare, founding Komol Medi Aid, which provides free telemedicine services and delivers medicine to students’ doorsteps.
In his campaign, he said, “Victory or defeat will come, but the indomitable spirit created through this election must remain within everyone”.
He promised to ensure quality academic education and launch free online certificate courses for skill development. He also pledged support for financially disadvantaged students, women’s safety and equal rights, hall and cafeteria services, cybersecurity, and protection from political pressure. His goal is to transform DU into a safe, equitable, and student-friendly campus.
SM Farhad
Farhad is contesting for the GS position from Shibir-backed “United Student Alliance” panel.
He has promised to create an inclusive and improved environment for students. For female students, he pledged safe transportation, maternity leave, self-defence training, a zero-tolerance policy against sexual harassment and cyberbullying, female staff in common rooms, breastfeeding rooms, and childcare corners.
“Our panel represents Muslims and non-Muslims, Bengalis and non-Bengalis, Hijabi and non-Hijabi alike,” he recently said.
However, his candidacy sparked controversy. Allegations surfaced that he was previously a member of a Chhatra League committee. A writ petition has challenged this in court.
He is a student from Institute of Social Welfare and Research, session 2017–18, and president of the DU unit of Islami Chhatra Shibir.
