Umama Fatema, former spokesperson for the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, has announced the formation of an independent panel for the upcoming Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) elections. She called on students, particularly first-years, to join the panel in advocating for fair access to housing, education, and student rights. Emphasizing the need for transformative change, she said, “Only an organized and legitimate student body can bring real reform. The student parliament must remain independent and committed to quality education and research.”