The much-anticipated Rokeya University Central Students’ Union (RUCSU) election has been rescheduled for October 16, following Durga Puja, after heated slogan battles between Bangladesh Chhatra Dal and Islami Chhatra Shibir supporters.

Earlier, the two rival groups staged counter-demonstrations in front of the Roksu treasurer’s office. While Shibir-backed candidates and supporters demanded elections on September 25, left-aligned and independent candidates opposed a “voter-less” process. Amid mounting tensions, five student panels, including Chhatra Dal, declared that the environment was not conducive to a fair election and called for a level playing field. However, Shibir’s university unit president and VP candidate, Mostakur Rahman Zahid, insisted that the September 25 election date must be upheld.