Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) election authority has imposed strict restrictions on campaign materials for the upcoming DUCSU and Hall Union elections, banning all coloured promotional content and wall writings across campus.

Chief Returning Officer Professor Dr Mohammad Jasim Uddin announced the comprehensive guidelines in an urgent notice on Monday, limiting candidates to black-and-white materials only.

The regulations prohibit affixing any campaign materials to university structures, walls, vehicles, fences, trees or utility poles within campus premises and residential halls.

"No candidate may use any photograph or symbol other than their own black-and-white photograph," the notice specified, whilst strictly forbidding the use of ink, lime or chemicals for wall writings or vehicle decorations.

The authority also mandated protection of rival candidates' materials, saying, "No poster, leaflet, or handbill of a rival candidate may be damaged in any way."

These stringent measures represent the university's commitment to maintaining campus aesthetics whilst ensuring fair electoral practices. Candidates found violating these guidelines face potential disciplinary action under the electoral code.

The restrictions apply to all candidates, student organisations, individuals, and groups acting on behalf of electoral participants. Distribution of black-and-white leaflets and handbills remains permitted under the new framework.

University authorities expect these measures will create a more disciplined campaign environment for the highly anticipated student union elections.