The long-awaited Rajshahi University Central Students' Union (RUCSU) and hall sangsad elections, previously scheduled for September 25, will now be held on October 16.

The decision was taken at an emergency meeting held on Monday, according to a press release signed by Chief Election Commissioner Professor F. Nazrul Islam.

The release said that the current situation at Rajshahi University is not conducive to holding the RUCSU elections.

Due to the ongoing 'Complete Shutdown' announced by the university’s teachers, officials, and employees, the participation of the required number of personnel needed to carry out election duties could not be ensured.

In the interest of conducting the RUCSU elections in a festive, participatory, and fair manner, the Election Commission has unanimously decided to reschedule the polls for Thursday, October 16, 2025, instead of the previously announced date.

Around 3:30 a.m. on Saturday, students of Rajshahi University took to the streets to protest the reinstatement of the ward quota, with a significant number of female students joining after leaving their dormitories.

In response to the demonstrations, university authorities announced the withdrawal of their earlier decision to reinstate the ward quota. The announcement was made via the university’s official Facebook page at around 1:00 a.m., adding that an emergency syndicate meeting would be held on Sunday to address the issue.

Despite the announcement, protesting students rejected the statement, insisting that the decision be officially revoked under the executive authority of the Vice-Chancellor. They continued their demonstration outside the VC’s residence before gradually dispersing later in the morning.