Islami Chhatra Shibir Triumphs at Jahangirnagar University

The student wing of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islam, Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), won 20 out of 25 posts in the Jahangirnagar University Central Students' Union election despite being banned for 35 years. Former BNP-supported JCD failed to secure any seats. Bangladesh braces for general elections next February.

In a surprising turn of events, Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student front of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islam, swept the Jahangirnagar University Central Students' Union elections, securing 20 out of 25 seats.

This victory comes after a ban lasting nearly 35 years and follows a similar triumph at Dhaka University last week. The results have shaken the political landscape, as former prime minister Khaleda Zia's BNP-backed group JCD failed to secure representation.

Meanwhile, Bangladesh prepares for its upcoming general election in February, with the student election outcomes potentially influencing national political dynamics.

(With inputs from agencies.)