Dhaka, Aug. 25 -- Umama Fatema, VP candidate for an independent panel in the DUCSU elections, has apologised for violating the election code of conduct. She submitted a written apology to the Provost of Begum Rokeya Hall on Monday, acknowledging the breach.

In a post from her verified Facebook profile on Monday (August 25), Umama shared details of the incident and her explanation.

The former spokesperson of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement admitted that while Dhaka University regulations do not permit students to stay overnight in halls other than their own, many female students often do so to stay with friends. "I had been under prolonged mental and physical stress, and entered Rokeya Hall before 10pm to stay with a friend. How...