Dhaka, 20 Feb, Abnews: Jagannath University suspended a teacher on charges of sexually harassing a female student.
The university authorities have taken the decision to suspend theatre department chairman Md Abul Halim Pramanik alias Samrat after finding that the allegations against him were true during the initial investigation, read a statement from the education ministry on Monday.
Previously the university formed an investigation committee following Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid's order. "The final steps will be taken after the investigation is complete," it added.
Vice-Chancellor Prof Mizanur Rahman said that the authorities concerned are still investigating into the matter.
The victim, in her written complaint filed with the VC, alleged that Samrat called her to his room by phone on Feb 15 and grabbed her inappropriately.
Sensing the presence of danger, she pushed the teacher away and fled the scene.
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