A seminar titled 'What is RUCSU and why' was held at RU today. Photo: BSS

RAJSHAHI, Sept 15, 2025 (BSS) - A seminar titled "What is Rajshahi University Central Students' Union (RUCSU) and Why" was held today at Kazi Nazrul Islam Auditorium at Rajshahi University (RU).

The Election Commission, ahead of the upcoming RUCSU, Hall Councils, and Student Representatives to the Senate election scheduled for September 25, organized the seminar.

Chief Election Commissioner Prof F Nazrul Islam presided over the meeting, while RU Vice-Chancellor (VC) Prof Saleh Hassan Naquib addressed the seminar as chief and Pro-VC Prof Farid Uddin Khan attended as special guest.

During his keynote presentation, Chief Returning Officer Prof Setaur Rahman gave an overview of the election and its preparations. Election Commissioners Prof Abdul Hannan and Prof Enamul Haque also discussed the election.

A total of 903 candidates will contest in the upcoming elections to RUCSU, Hall Councils, and Student Representatives to the Senate.

Of them, 248 candidates will contest the RUCSU election, 597 in 17 Hall Councils, and 58 in the Senate Representative election.

Among the 248 RUCSU candidates, 18 will vie for Vice-President (VP), 13 for General Secretary (GS), and 16 for Assistant General Secretary (AGS).

In the 17 hall council polls, 61 candidates will contest for VP, 58 for GS, and 57 for AGS. In the six female halls, 16 for VP, 16 for GS, and 15 for AGS remain in the race.

Last Sunday, the candidates were given ballot numbers through a lottery.

In the RUCSU election, 28,905 students, including 17,600 in 11 male dormitories and 11,305 in six female dormitories, will exercise their right to vote.

VC Prof Saleh Hassan Naquib said the election is being held after a long gap of 35 years. "We are arranging the election after breaking the deadlock and facing various challenges," he said.

He added that all, including RU administration and students, are eagerly waiting for the election. "We are going ahead to attain the cherished goal," he said.

"We have ensured a level playing field for the candidates, and the present pace will continue in future," the VC hoped.