Dhaka, Oct. 13 -- After more than three and a half decades, the Chittagong University Central Students' Union, hall, and hostel council elections are finally set to take place -- and the female students are calling for a safe, discrimination-free campus from whoever takes leadership next.

Female students said most electoral panels have spoken of building a women-friendly campus from their party perspectives, but they now want to see how far those pledges are fulfilled.

They also hope promises to address the housing crisis do not remain confined to manifestos.

The voting will be held from 9am to 4pm on Wednesday, with 27,516 students casting their ballots for representatives -- including 11,329 female voters.

Balloting will take place ...