The newly elected members of Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) formally assumed their responsibilities on Sunday as their first meeting was held at the Vice-Chancellor’s office.

The meeting discussed several issues and future action plans.

Chaired by Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor and DUCSU President Prof Dr Niaz Ahmed Khan, newly elected Vice-President (VP) Md Abu Shadik (Shadik Kayem), General Secretary (GS) SM Farhad, Assistant General Secretary (AGS) Mohiuddin Khan and other representatives attended the meeting.

After the meeting, Shadik said, “No one lost in this election. We will work together as a team. DUCSU is not about individual victory or defeat, it is the triumph of our martyrs’ aspirations and the spirit of the July Generation.”

He also said the students will hold them (those who hold posts) accountable and they will respond through action as around 40,000 students of the university can raise their concerns with them and they will prepare monthly action plans based on their feedback.

Laying emphasis on inclusivity, GS SM Farhad said they want to work as representatives for all and they have agreed to highlight students’ demands and problems and will soon formulate and implement a comprehensive plan.

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He also said that the meeting discussed sending five elected representatives to the university senate, with the decision to be announced in a gazette.

The appointment of DUCSU’s treasurer will also be finalized, he informed.

At the session, DUCSU members pledged to draft constructive policies, create both short-and long-term plans, and ensure participatory representation.

The VC welcomed the elected leaders with flowers before the VP, treasurer and president delivered remarks.

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In the September 9 elections, candidates backed by Islami Chhatra Shibir won 23 out of 28 posts, while independents secured four and a left panel candidate won one.