Voting ahead as festive DUCSU election campaigns draw to a close

The searing early autumn sun has not dissuaded the candidates and their supporters in the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) elections from hitting the trail and visiting prospective voters door-to-door. Some smiled and solicited votes with leaflets, while others sought to drum up support with slogans during campaign marches. Amid immense enthusiasm, heightened excitement, and a festive atmosphere, campaigns for the DUCSU and Hall Union elections ended on Sunday. According to the election schedule, campaigning began on Aug 26 and concluded at 10pm on Sunday. During the 13-day campaign, candidates exchanged accusations and counter-accusations alongside both formal and informal debates. The Election Commission formed for the DUCSU polls tried to address the violations of the code of conduct. Despite...