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Senior officials at Bangladesh Medical University (BMU) have sidestepped inquiries concerning the recent cancellation of Prof ABM Abdullah's lifetime appointment as emeritus professor. The university's treasurer, Prof Nahreen Akhtar, refused to comment on the decision, stating that discussions would be limited to the upcoming budget.

During a press conference intended to announce the university's budget for the next fiscal year, Prof Nahreen was pressed for details on Prof Abdullah's case. When questioned about the absence of the university's vice-chancellor, who typically attends such events, and whether his absence was to avoid the issue, the treasurer claimed he was attending another program. BMU Vice-Chancellor Prof F M Siddiqui was reportedly present at a syndicate meeting earlier that day where the Tk 1,039 crore budget was approved.

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We will not answer any questions beyond the budget.

The BMU authorities officially canceled Prof Abdullah's lifetime emeritus professor appointment on June 24 via an office order signed by the registrar, Prof Mostafa Kamal. The decision, made during the 99th syndicate meeting on June 13, also mandated that Prof Abdullah return all salaries and allowances received during his tenure in the post.

Prof Abdullah, who served as the personal physician to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has strongly condemned the university's action. He described the move as "unjust, irrational, and baseless," asserting that "Those who made this decision have done something wrong. It is unjustified, and there is no logic behind it."

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Those who made this decision have done something wrong. It is unjustified, and there is no logic behind it.