Dhaka University Central Students' Union

It was established in the academic year of 1923-24 as Dhaka University Student Union. Its first constitution was drafted in its general assembly on 30 October 1925. In 1953, its constitution was amended and the union was renamed Dhaka University Central Students' Union. The chancellor of the university acts as the president of the Union while other posts are elected from the students representatives.[8] A teacher acts as the treasurer. The last election was held in 1990.[9][10] Upon the order from the High Court, an election is scheduled to be held on 11 March 2019.[4][11][12][13]

DUCSU is called the second parliament of Bangladesh.[1][2] Some of the most consequential events in the history of Bangladesh—such as the language movement, six-point demands, 1969's mass uprising—that led to the creation of Bangladesh were led by DUCSU.[3] Even after Bangladesh came into being, DUCSU continued to play a vital role, and contributed to the fall of Ershad's military regime.[3] The importance of elected bodies under DUCSU is considered both in the light of the past role that DUCSU has played in national life, as well as in the transformation of university campus from political to social and cultural spaces.[14]

Following a writ petition, the High Court Division of Bangladesh directed Dhaka University to hold DUCSU election in 2018.[15] DUCSU election was scheduled to be held on 11 March 2019.[16][17][18][19] S M Mahfujur Rahman, a professor of International Business Department was appointed as the chief returning officer in accordance with the clause 8(e) of DUCSU constitution.[20][21] Five returning officiers were appointed to assist the chief returning officer.[21][22] A 7 members disciplinary committee had been formed to overlook disciplinary issues.[21][23] Though all students organizations except Chhatra League demanded the polling booth to be located outside the residential halls, the DU syndicate decided that the polling booths be in the residential halls.[21]

Nurul Haq Nur of 'Bangladesh Sadharon Chhatra Odhikar Songrokkhon Parishad' won as Vice-president, Golam Rabbani of 'Bangladesh Chhatra League' won as general Secretary and Saddam Hossain also of 'Bangladesh Chhatra League' won as Assistant General Secretary.