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- Dhaka University suspended three teachers and relieved two others of academic duties over alleged involvement in the July uprising.
- The suspended teachers are accused of supporting the Awami League and threatening students, while others face allegations of tarnishing the university's image and controversial roles.
- A former student leader and deputy registrar was also suspended for his alleged role during the unrest.
Dhaka University has suspended three professors and temporarily relieved two others of their academic duties following accusations of involvement in the July 2024 uprising. The suspended faculty members include Prof Shibli Rubayat-Ul-Islam, Dr Nazmul Ahsan Kalimullah, and Prof AKM Jamal Uddin, who allegedly supported the Awami League and threatened students.
Two other teachers, Prof Mohammad Azmal Hossain Bhuiyan and Tashrik-i-Habib, were also temporarily removed from academic activities. Tashrik-i-Habib, who gained social media attention for musical performances, faces allegations of tarnishing the university's image. The academic committee of the Bangla Department recommended his removal.
Additionally, Lovlu Molla Shishir, a former Chhatra League leader and a deputy registrar at the university, was suspended due to his alleged controversial role during the July uprising. The university's syndicate approved these recommendations.
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