Jahangirnagar University has temporarily expelled a student over allegations of cyberbullying and making offensive remarks against a female student on social media.
The accused, Golam Rabbani of the 50th batch of the Botany Department, was suspended following a complaint filed by a student of the 51st batch of the English Department, according to an office order issued by the university registrar’s office.
The incident began after Rabbani shared a video on social media about wall graffiti on the campus.
When the complainant, identified as Monisha Sarkar, objected in the comments section, Rabbani allegedly replied with obscene language, indecent remarks and threats, prompting the student to submit a written complaint to the university proctor.
After finding preliminary evidence supporting the allegations, the university authorities issued the temporary expulsion under Section 4(1)(b) of the university’s disciplinary rules.
The order bars Rabbani from staying on the campus while the suspension remains in effect.
The authorities have also formed an inquiry committee under the Discipline Ordinance 2018 to investigate the matter.
Jahangirnagar University Department of Government and Politics Associate Professor Tamalika Sultana will lead the committee.
The other members include Assistant Proctor Md Al-Amin Khan, Assistant Proctor Samsuzzoha Khandaker and Sadahat Hossain, while Deputy Registrar Md Sohel Rana will serve as member secretary.
The committee has been asked to submit its report within 15 working days.
