Army denies any role in DUCSU polls, warns against propaganda

Colonel Staff Md Shafiqul Islam, Director of Military Operations briefing the press on Monday.

Dhaka, Sept 8 -The Bangladesh Army has clarified that it has no involvement in the upcoming Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (Daksu) election.

Colonel Staff Md Shafiqul Islam, Director of Military Operations, came up with the clarification at a press briefing in Dhaka Cantonment on Monday afternoon.

Responding to questions from journalists regarding law and order, social media rumours and the DUCSU election, he said, “The Army has no role in the DUCSU election. We have already made this clear through ISPR. Still, some vested quarters are trying to spread propaganda, but they will not gain much from it.”

He said the Army wishes well for all the participating candidates and hopes the election will be held in a healthy environment, strengthening democratic practices. - UNB