Rajshahi University unit of Islami Chhatra Shibir has presented five demands, including announcement of a specific schedule for the next Rajshahi University Central Students’ Union, or RAKSU, election. The demands were announced at a press conference at the university’s transport area at 11:30am on Tuesday.

The group called for a clear roadmap to ensure full residential accommodation, housing allowances for non-residential students, a complete modern medical centre, activation of the university Senate, and a definite RAKSU election timetable. Unit president Mujahid Faisal said many students face difficulties because of the accommodation shortage and urged swift implementation of a roadmap and allowances for those without seats in residential halls.

Faisal said the Senate should operate regularly under university laws and regulations, with regular sessions and a role in policymaking, accountability and administration. He described the RAKSU election as an important means of students’ democratic rights and representation, calling for a neutral, acceptable and participatory environment. The group said it had raised the demands previously but had not received the expected response from the administration.