Independent candidate Umama Fatema aims to compete in the Ducsu elections, running under her own panel.
Umama Fatema Announces Independent Candidacy for Dhaka University Central Students Union (Ducsu) Election
Umama Fatema, a prominent student activist at Dhaka University (DU), has announced her intention to contest in the upcoming Ducsu election as an independent candidate. Born in Chittagong and currently pursuing a degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at DU, Umama has been a key figure in student activism, particularly during the July Uprising.
In a Facebook post on the night of July 30, Umama invited students who are keen and committed to enhancing the welfare of their fellow students to join her independent forum. She stated that her primary focus will be on student rights and well-being, and emphasized that she will not turn the university into a mere factory for producing political figures.
The Chief Returning Officer, Prof Mohammad Jashim Uddin, announced the schedule for the Ducsu election on 29 July at a press conference. The election is scheduled to take place on 9 September, from 8am to 3pm.
Umama's recent public positions indicate a critical stance toward current student movements' leadership due to issues like corruption, favoritism, and lack of structure. This suggests that any participation she might consider in Ducsu elections could be framed around reform, transparency, and fighting corruption.
Umama aims to form an independent panel of students committed to student welfare. The vision of this panel is to promote the overall well-being of the university through research-driven and forward-thinking initiatives. They also aim to enhance the quality of education and build a research-oriented academic environment.
According to Umama, Ducsa stands as the only structured and legitimate body that articulates the aspirations of the university's students. She believes that students are seeking leaders who are not controlled by any group in the Ducsu election.
The Dhaka University Central Students Union (Ducsu) election is an upcoming event, and Umama Fatema's candidacy from an independent panel adds an interesting dynamic to the race. More details about her campaign and election platform are expected to be revealed in the coming weeks.
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[1] Umama Fatema's independent candidacy for the Ducsu election showcases a commitment to education-and-self-development, as she intends to focus on student rights, well-being, and reforming the union to promote research-driven initiatives and better academic environments.
[2] While politics may play a role in Umama's call for transparency and fighting corruption within Ducsu, her primary emphasis remains on advancing student interests and general news outlets report that she seeks to distance herself from political figures, aiming instead to be a legitimate voice for students.
[3] The upcoming Ducsu election will likely see Umama's independent panel actively campaigning on a platform that stresses student welfare, education-and-self-development, and a stand against corruption in student leadership, as reported by various news sources.
