BAU teacher suspended for assaulting foreign student
The accused, Dr M Harun-or-Rashid, is a professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics
Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) has suspended one of its professors for sexually assaulting a Malaysian female student.
The accused, Dr M Harun-or-Rashid, is a professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics.
The decision was made during an emergency syndicate meeting held on 30 December last year, as his response to a chargesheet submitted on his behalf was deemed unsatisfactory, according to an office order issued by the university's Additional Registrar (Establishment) on Thursday.
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Dr Md Helal Uddin, acting registrar of BAU, said that on September 25, a Malaysian female student from the university's Veterinary Faculty submitted a written complaint accusing Professor Dr M Harun-or-Rashid of sexual harassment.
In response, the university formed a five-member investigation committee.
"The administration removed him from his position after his response to the allegations was found to be unsatisfactory," he added.
