DUCSU leaders vow to uphold students' mandate, July martyrs’ aspirations at first meeting

Speaking at a media briefing after DUCSU’s first executive committee meeting on Sunday, the union's Vice President Abu Shadik Kayem stressed that his Islami Chhatra Shibir-backed panel's sweeping election victory was not about any individuals. “Those of us elected are the representatives of the students. It's the job of student to question us and our responsibility is to stay true to our commitments,” he said. “Since the election, we have tried to reach out to everyone. We believe there is no personal victory or defeat here. It’s the July generation and the aspirations of the martyrs who won through this.” Shadek's panel mate and newly elected DUCSU General Secretary SM Farhad echoed their commitment to ensuring an inclusive campus. “Today...