Dhaka, Aug. 24 -- Ahead of the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) election, concerns over the safety and privacy of female students have become prominent.

On Sunday, the Independent Students' Unity panel submitted an eight-point memorandum to the chief returning officer.

Among their key demands was the formation of a "cyber security cell" to protect female candidates from cyberbullying and misogynistic behaviour online.

Their other demands included:

* Relocating several polling centres closer to student halls to encourage turnout

* Strengthening security on and around campus before and during election day, and ensuring ballot box safety

* Providing additional bus trips on polling day

* Arranging for non-residential st...