In preparation for the upcoming Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) and Hall Parliament elections, the university authorities will operate a special shuttle service to facilitate student voters on election day.
According to a press release issued by the university's Public Relations Office on Sunday, the shuttle service will operate in a circular route across key points on campus from 7:45 am to 3:50 pm on September 9.
The designated route begins at the Department of Geology, and will proceed via Curzon Hall, Shahbagh, Teacher-Student Centre (TSC), Udayan Higher Secondary School, Dhaka University Teachers' Club, ULAB School and College, Senate Building, and the Physical Education Center, before returning to the Geology Department.
The DUCSU and Hall Parliament elections are scheduled to be held on Monday, September 9, with voting taking place from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
The shuttle initiative is aimed at ensuring smooth and convenient transportation for students across campus on election day, allowing them to reach polling centers efficiently.
Meanwhile, candidates are actively engaged in electioneering, making the most of the final hours before the campaign period ends tonight.
They are conducting last-minute outreach through leaflet distribution, face-to-face interactions, and various other campaign activities across campus.
A total of 471 candidates will contest for 28 positions in this year’s Ducsu election.
Among them, 48 candidates are vying for the post of Vice President (VP), 19 for General Secretary (GS), and 25 for Assistant General Secretary (AGS). For the post of Liberation War and Democratic Movement Secretary, there are 17 candidates. For Common Room, Reading Room, and Cafeteria Secretary, 11 candidates are contesting, while 14 are running for International Affairs Secretary.
Besides, 19 candidates are contesting for Literature and Cultural Secretary, 12 for Science and Technology Secretary, 9 for Research and Publication Secretary, 13 for Sports Secretary and 12 for Student Transport Secretary.
For the post of Social Service Secretary, there are 17 candidates; Health and Environment Secretary, 15; Human Rights and Law Secretary, 11; and Career Development Secretary, 15.
This time, for the member posts, a total of 217 candidates will compete.
Around 40,000 voters are eligible to cast ballots.