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Khulna University dismisses professor over sexual harassment, probes another

From Daily Star · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Khulna University dismissed a professor for sexual harassment allegations.
  • A five-member committee will investigate similar claims against another faculty member.
  • The decisions were made during the university's 237th Syndicate meeting.

Khulna University has dismissed a professor accused of sexual harassment and established a committee to investigate another faculty member facing similar allegations. The decisions were finalized at the university's 237th Syndicate meeting.

Acting Registrar Prof. Dr. S.M. Mahbubur Rahman confirmed the actions to The Daily Star. He stated that the syndicate decided to dismiss one teacher from service and formed a high-powered committee to probe allegations against another.

Professor Md. Rezaul Islam of the Agrotechnology Discipline was dismissed from his position. Additionally, an independent committee was formed to investigate allegations against Professor Dr. Md. Rubel Ansar of the Bangla Discipline. This investigation, based on recommendations from the university's Sexual Harassment Prevention Cell, must conclude within 30 working days.

Mahbubur Rahman explained that the syndicate reviewed investigation reports from cases 23 and 24, submitted by the cell, before reaching these decisions.

The syndicate has decided to dismiss one teacher from service. A high-powered committee has been formed to investigate the allegations against the other teacher.

— Prof Dr SM Mahbubur RahmanThe Acting Registrar confirmed the university's decisions to The Daily Star.
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