, Aug. 23 -- Social media smear campaigns, primarily targeting female candidates, have marred the festivity surrounding the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) election scheduled for September 9.

Some male candidates also complained about being targeted in similar smear campaigns.

This is not an isolated issue in the DUCSU election; candidates in student council elections at other public universities are facing similar challenges as well. They are being tagged, body-shamed, bullied, and subjected to rumors, offensive remarks, hate speech, and relentless propaganda.

Cyberattacks have also been reported on the candidate's personal profiles and organizational pages.

"Rivals' supporters are leading the contemptuous campaign,"...