Two RU teacher dismissed permanently

The administration of Rajshahi University (RU) has permanently dismissed two teachers on charges of taking leave without permission and taking fake maternity leave. At the same time, the promotion of another teacher has been suspended for four years.

The decision was taken at the 514th syndicate meeting on Sunday (May 29), said Sadiqul Islam Sagar, a syndicate member of the university and associate professor of law.

The two teachers who were permanently expelled were Umme Habiba Jasmine, an assistant professor in the psychology department of the university. She is accused of being absent from work illegally and staying on leave without permission and staying abroad without clearance. After the allegations were proved, it was decided to dismiss her permanently. The other is Dr. Salma Sultana, Professor of History and Culture of Islam. She was accused of forging maternity leave from the High Court by forging the signatures of the superintendent and the doctor. An inquiry committee was formed into the allegations. After the allegations were proved, it was decided to dismiss her permanently.

Besides, Vishnu Kumar Adhikari, an assistant professor at the Institute of Education and Research, has been suspended for four years for sexually harassing a student.

Earlier, these allegations were leveled against the three teachers at the 512th and 513th syndicate meetings. The university administration formed a committee to investigate the allegations. As the investigation proved the allegations against these three teachers, these measures were taken against them unanimously in the syndicate meeting.