BAU teacher suspended for assaulting foreign student

Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh._11zon

BAU, Feb 13 -- 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 December 30 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.

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. - UNB