Dhaka, Oct. 15 -- Chittagong University Vice Chancellor Muhammad Yeahia Akhter has said the long-awaited CUCSU election will be a "rehearsal" for creating a "favourable" environment during the parliamentary elections in February.

"Voting has begun after completing all the preparations," he said on Wednesday morning.

"We have organised this election in an orderly manner after discussions with all stakeholders."

"This is the election of the students," he added.

"They wanted this election. The campaign was excellent. No one was hindered. They maintained a favourable environment for a wonderful election by following the code of conduct. A favourable environment is needed for the election -- this is their achievement."

The vice-chancellor...