On the eve of the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) elections, Ridwan Mansur, a student of the Arabic Department (2022–23 session), has stepped down from the race for Central Literary and Cultural Secretary. In a written statement, Ridwan announced:
"I am withdrawing my candidacy for the position of Central Literary and Cultural Secretary and extending my full support to Mosaddeq Ali Ibne Mohammad bhai for this role."