Shibir-backed Panel Sweeps Jahangirnagar University Central Student Union Elections

September 14, 2025 admin

Savar, September 12: The long-anticipated Jahangirnagar University Central Students’ Union (JAKSU) and hall union election results were officially declared on Saturday afternoon (September 12), with the Islami Chhatra Shibir-backed alliance securing a landslide victory.

In a major development, independent candidate Abdur Rashid Jitu won the prestigious Vice President (VP) post, while the Shibir-backed panel clinched three of the top four positions. Mazharul Islam was elected General Secretary (GS), while Ferdous Al Hasan and Ayesha Siddika Meghla from the same panel won the positions of Assistant General Secretary (Male) and Assistant General Secretary (Female) respectively.

According to the Election Commission’s announcement, the Shibir-backed Integrated Students’ Alliance claimed 21 out of 25 posts, marking an overwhelming dominance in this year’s election.

List of Key Winners

Education & Research Secretary: Abu Obaida Osama (Shibir panel)
Environment & Nature Conservation Secretary: Md. Shafayet Mir (Shibir panel)
Literature & Publications Secretary: Md. Zahidul Islam (Shibir panel)
Cultural Secretary: Mohibullah Sheikh Jisan (Independent)
Assistant Cultural Secretary: Md. Raihan Uddin (Shibir panel)
Drama Secretary: Md. Ruhul Islam (Shibir panel)
Sports Secretary: Mahmudul Hasan Kiron (Independent)
Assistant Sports Secretary (Female): Farhana Akter Lubna (Shibir panel)
Assistant Sports Secretary (Male): Md. Mahadi Hasan (Shibir panel)
Information Technology & Library Secretary: Md. Rashedul Islam Likhon (Shibir panel)
Social Welfare Secretary: Ahsab Labib (BAGCHAS)
Assistant Social Welfare Secretary (Female): Nigar Sultana (Shibir panel)
Assistant Social Welfare Secretary (Male): Md. Touhid Hasan (Shibir panel)
Health & Food Safety Secretary: Husni Mobarak (Shibir panel)
Transport & Communication Secretary: Md. Tanvir Rahman (Shibir panel)

For the Executive Member posts, Nabila Binte Harun, Fabliha Jahan, and Nusrat Jahan Ema (female) as well as Md. Tarikul Islam, Abu Talha, and Md. Ali Chishti (male) won — all from the Shibir-backed alliance.

Voter Turnout

Voting was held in 21 residential halls from Thursday morning (9 a.m.) to evening (5 p.m.) in a festive atmosphere. Ballot boxes were then brought to the Senate Building, and counting continued until Friday evening. After two suspensions, the Election Commission resumed the process and announced results on Saturday evening.

Out of 11,743 registered voters, 6,015 were male students and 5,728 were female students. A total of 8,003 ballots were cast, amounting to a 68% turnout.

Participation & Panels

This year, 177 candidates contested 25 positions, including 9 for VP, 8 for GS, 6 for AGS (female), and 10 for AGS (male). Eight panels took part, including left-wing groups, Shibir, Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal, and independents.

Student Reactions

The results sparked widespread celebration across campus. Victorious candidates pledged to uphold democracy, safeguard student rights, and ensure a peaceful academic environment at Jahangirnagar University.

👉 This year’s JAKSU election once again highlighted the power of student participation and unity in shaping leadership for the future.