RAJSHAHI, Feb 27, 2021 (BSS) – A teacher of Rajshahi University (RU) has been debarred from academic activities for six years on charge of sexual harassment.
The decision was taken against Bishnu Kumar Adhikary, an assistant
professor of the Institute of Education and Research, in the 504th Meeting of
Syndicate, the highest policy-making body of the university, today.
Syndicate Member Prof Abdul Alim confirmed the issue saying allegation
related to sexual harassment has been brought by the two students against the
teacher in June, 2019.
On the basis of the allegation, RU has formed an enquiry committee and
after investigation the committee found the allegation authentic. Based on
the probe report, the syndicate barred the teacher from all the academic
activities including class and examination for six years.
Prof Alim also said the teacher will also remain banned from salary,
allowance, promotion and other privileges he deserves during the period.