Nearly 10 months after the Rajshahi University Central Students’ Union, or RAKSU, election, elected representatives say they have carried out programmes including seminars, training, sports and cultural events. Their work has drawn campus discussion and criticism over how far election promises have been fulfilled, what activities were completed, and the allocation and spending of funds.

According to the RAKSU treasurer’s accounts, Tk 17 million was allocated for one year of activities at the first session. In 10 months, Tk 9,155,939 was allocated following applications from the vice-president, general secretary, assistant general secretary and secretaries, while leaders spent Tk 6,389,759. Activities included sports screenings and tournaments, debate and literature seminars and publications, cultural observances, Wi-Fi at the RAKSU building, webinars, courses, media workshops, technology programmes, health awareness events and campus welfare initiatives.

Records say some work remains ongoing and vouchers for certain allocations have not yet been submitted. The vice-president’s overall allocation of Tk 990,324 was fully withdrawn, with vouchers submitted for half and work continuing for the rest. Other divisions also reported pending vouchers, ongoing programmes, or returns of surplus funds after completed work.