, Jan. 16 -- The Election Commission (EC) has granted permission to hold the Shahjalal University Central Student Union (SUCSU) and hall union elections on the scheduled date of January 20, provided the code of conduct is followed.

The approval came through a letter signed by Deputy Secretary Mohammad Monir Hossain of the EC's Election Management-2 branch on Thursday (Jan. 15).

The decision follows a request from the university authorities (memo no. Reg:/16/5/342, dated Jan. 14, 2026). The EC stated that if the prescribed conditions are properly observed, there is no objection to holding the ShakSU and hall elections.

The EC has instructed the relevant authorities to take necessary measures in line with its decision.

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