2,000 police personnel to oversee Rajshahi University elections, RMP commissioner says

The Rajshahi University Central Students’ Union (RUCSU), hall council, and Senate elections will be overseen by 2,000 police personnel, according to Rajshahi Police Commissioner Mohammad Abu Sufian.

During a briefing on Tuesday afternoon, he said that intelligence teams are already monitoring the internal environment of the university, reports bdnews24.com.

He said, “Given the size of Rajshahi University and its multiple entry points, we will establish a security ring centred around election booths, effective from the day before the elections. We will adapt our plan based on the overall situation.”

The Proctor’s Office has outlined a three-tier security system on campus.

Alongside the Student Policing Community -- consisting of university students -- police, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), and Ansar members will provide security.

A 40-member team of faculty members will also be on continuous duty.

Proctor Prof Mahbubor Rahman stressed, “We are taking every precaution to ensure security. From seven days before the election, no one will be allowed to enter the campus without proper identification.”

The election campaign began on Monday and will continue until 10pm on Sept 23, with voting set for Sept 25 from 9am to 4pm.