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CHATTOGRAM, Oct 15, 2025 (BSS) – The elections to the Chattogram University Central Students' Union (CUCSU) and hall unions concluded this afternoon in a peaceful atmosphere amid tight security.

Chief Election Commissioner Professor Munir Uddin told reporters that the voting for both the CUCSU and hall union elections was completed without any major untoward incidents.

He said students cast their votes spontaneously, and the overall environment at the polling centers remained calm and orderly.

Voter turnout was reported to be significant and enthusiastic across the 15 polling centres.

The administration put in place strict security measures for the voting process, with a strong presence of police, Ansar members, and proctorial teams to ensure peaceful voting. In addition, CCTV cameras were installed at all voting centres.

A total of 908 candidates contested in the CUCSU elections. Of them, 415 candidates vied for 26 posts in the central parliament.

The breakdown of candidates contesting for various positions is as follows: 24 candidates for Vice President (VP), 22 for General Secretary (GS), 21 for Assistant General Secretary (AGS), 12 for Sports and Athletics Secretary, 14 for Assistant Sports Secretary, 17 for Literature and Culture Secretary, 15 for Assistant Literature Secretary, 17 for Office Secretary, 14 for Assistant Office Secretary, 13 for Student Welfare Secretary, 10 for Assistant Student Welfare Secretary, 11 for Science and Information Technology Secretary, 12 for Research Secretary, 20 for Social Services Secretary, 15 for Health Secretary, 17 for Liberation War Secretary, 16 for Career Development Secretary, 16 for Communication and Housing Secretary, 17 for Assistant Communication Secretary, 14 for Law and Human Rights Secretary, 20 for Library Secretary, and 85 for Executive Member posts.

Over the past several days, candidates conducted vibrant campaigns in a festive atmosphere, employing creative methods to win over voters.