CUCSU polls on Tuesday amid festive atmosphere

A festive mood has been prevailing on the greenery campus of Chittagong University (CU) as the long-awaited Chittagong University Central Students’ Union (CUCSU) election is going to be held on Wednesday, October 15, amid tight security, after nearly three decades. The election will form a 26-member central student council for a one-year term, alongside councils for 14 halls and one hostel. Moreover, five nominated CUCSU members will represent students in the university’s highest policy-making body senate. The university authorities have already completed all preparations, including four-tier security arrangements and the presence of magistrates. Voting will take place across five faculties in 60 classrooms with 700 booths. Shuttle trains and buses have been arranged for students’ campus commute while all polling...