Leaders and activists of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami were seen gathering side by side at Shahbagh intersection late Tuesday night following the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) and hall unions election.
The DUCSU polls, held for the first time in six years, have attracted close attention from major political parties. The student union has historically served as a platform for future national leaders, giving the election wider political significance.
Wednesday's classes, exams at DU cancelled
Thousands of students are also waiting at the Senate Building for the results.
Law enforcement agencies have increased security in and around Dhaka University to prevent possible clashes between rival political groups.