Ducsu (Dhaka University Central Student’s Union) election

Some allegations in otherwise smooth voting

Voters stood in long queues in blazing September heat yesterday, eager to cast what was, for most, the first ballot of their lives.
9 September 2025, 18:22 PM

Ensure DUCSU polls’ integrity

Candidates are worried about the number of booths and the locations of polling stations.
8 September 2025, 06:00 AM

DUCSU elections: How are students feeling about it?

The Dhaka University Central Students' Union, more commonly known as the DUCSU, is holding elections after six long years. But arguably, a fair election has not been held since the 1990s. The last DUCSU election, held in 2019 under the Awami League government, was marred by controversies and ele
4 September 2025, 16:00 PM

Women eyeing top DUCSU posts sparks hope

A conducive environment must be created to encourage women's political participation.
22 August 2025, 14:00 PM

Student union elections: Rescuing the universities from decline

Whichever party came to power, its student organisation gained overwhelming dominance while all other groups were silenced or marginalised.
22 August 2025, 03:00 AM

Ducsu: From student union to shaping Bangladesh’s politics

From Language Movement to anti-Ershad protests, Dhaka University’s student body left a lasting mark on national history
21 August 2025, 11:14 AM

DUCSU polls 2025: Democracy’s dress rehearsal?

We can view the holding of DUCSU polls (followed by JUCSU and RUCSU polls in the same month) as a step towards rebuilding democracy from the foundation.
16 August 2025, 10:20 AM

Why the DUCSU constitution needs reform

The irregularity of DUCSU elections is in contrast to DU’s legacy.
1 August 2025, 04:00 AM

DUCSU election will usher in student unity

The last DUCSU election took place in 2019, shrouded by accusations of vote-rigging, anomalies, and dominance by BCL.
5 February 2025, 07:00 AM

Ducsu polls: Mostafizur, Anik nominated VP, GS from JCD

Jatiyabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) announces its full-fledged panel to contest Dhaka University Central Student Union (Ducsu) election scheduled for March 11.
25 February 2019, 12:09 PM

Hold Ducsu election in 6 months if possible: HC to DU authorities

The High Court directs the Dhaka University (DU) authorities to hold Dhaka University Central Student’s Union (Ducsu) election at a suitable time preferably within six months.
17 January 2018, 06:06 AM