MYMENSINGH, Oct 16: Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) has suspended Dr Md Harun-or-Rashid, a professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics, allegedly for sexually harassing a Malaysian female student.
BAU Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. A. K. Fazlul Haque Bhuiyan confirmed the matter on Wednesday.
According to university sources, Dr. Md. Harun-or-Rashid was suspended based on the report and recommendations of the investigation committee presented at an urgent syndicate meeting held on Monday afternoon.
The professor was served a show-cause notice and asked to respond within10 days.
The syndicate also decided to investigate incidents of violence against women and sexual harassment in different times.
Meanwhile, various organizations, including the Legal Aid Sub-Committee of the Bangladesh Women's Council and the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, demanded appropriate punishment based on thorough investigation. —UNB
