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Dhaka, Aug 26, 2025 (BSS)- The final list of candidates for the upcoming 
Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) election has been published where a total of 471 candidates will contest for 28 posts. 

According to the university authorities, 28 candidates have withdrawn their nominations while 10 others who were disqualified in the preliminary scrutiny did not submit appeals. As a result, their nomination papers were canceled, a DU press release said here today.

Among the major posts, 45 candidates will compete for the position of Vice-President (VP), 19 for General Secretary (GS) and 25 for Assistant General Secretary (AGS). 

A total of 17 candidates will contest the Liberation War and Democratic 
Movement Affairs Secretary, 11 for Common Room, Reading Room and Cafeteria Secretary, 14 for International Affairs Secretary and 19 for Literature and Cultural Affairs Secretary.

In addition, 12 candidates will vie for Science and Technology Secretary, 
nine for Research and Publication Secretary, 13 for Sports Secretary, 12 for Student Transport Secretary, 17 for Social Service Secretary, 15 for Health and Environment Secretary, 11 for Human Rights and Legal Affairs Secretary and 15 for Career Development Secretary.

A total of 217 candidates will contest for member posts.

With the completion of the nomination process, 471 candidates are now set to compete in the DUCSU election 2025, making it one of the most competitive student union elections in recent years.