The Central Student Council (GOCSU) election at Gono Bishwabidyalay, Savar, Dhaka is scheduled to take place today. A total of 4,761 voters are eligible to cast their ballots in this election.
Voting Schedule and Arrangements
- Date & Time: Thursday, 25 September, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
- Number of Polling Centres: 19
- Campus Preparations: The university administration has implemented extensive security measures across the 32-acre campus. Students have expressed enthusiasm at the opportunity to vote.
Election Campaign
- Election campaigns concluded on Tuesday at 6:00 pm.
- In the final days, candidates engaged in innovative campaign methods, including departmental outreach, musical performances, and distinctive campaign materials to garner support.
- Voters received the candidates’ campaigns enthusiastically.
Candidates and Positions
According to the Election Commission:
- Total Positions: 11
- Total Candidates: 63
- Total Voters: 4,761
| Date/Phase | Event Description |
| 11 August | Election schedule announced |
| 26–28 August | Nomination forms distributed |
| 8 September | Preliminary candidate list published |
| 14 September | Final candidate list announced after appeals & hearings |
- All candidates have undergone doping tests; those testing positive will have their candidacy cancelled.
Security Measures
- 350 security personnel will be deployed, including police, RAB, Ansar, and NSI.
- Armed forces will act as a striking force.
- A Quick Response Team (QRT) has been established.
- CCTV cameras will be installed at polling centres, allowing live monitoring on large screens by students and relevant authorities.
Election Process
Dr. Fuad Hossain, spokesperson for the Election Commission, stated:
“Out of the 13 phases of the election schedule, 11 have been successfully completed. Only the voting and result announcement phases remain.”
University Statement
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dr. Md. Abul Hossain, said:
“As the only private university in the country with a student council, this election provides an opportunity to create national-level student leadership through a free, fair, and inclusive process.”
Historical Context
- GOCSU at Gono Bishwabidyalay is the only student council among private universities in Bangladesh.
- The first election was held in 2013.
- The third executive council was formed through direct voting in 2018, but due to administrative complications, it could not complete its term.
- In December 2020, the council was officially dissolved, leaving GOBSU inactive for five years.
- Today’s election marks the fourth council election at the university.
This election is anticipated to restore active student representation and strengthen participatory governance within Gono Bishwabidyalay.
