Jahangirnagar University (JU)authority has decided to temporarily suspended 9 teachers for their involvement in aiding and abetting the attack on July protesters. At the same time, a decision has been taken to temporarily expel 289 students involved in the attack. In addition, a structured committee has been formed to give a final decision considering the involvement and extent of the crime of 10 more teachers.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Mohammad Kamrul Ahsan confirmed this information after a syndicate meeting that lasted for about fourteen hours on Monday (March 17).
9 teachers suspended, structured committee formed for 10 people:
According to the report of the investigation committee, 9 teachers have been temporarily suspended from their jobs for their involvement in the attack on protesters at JU during the July mass uprising and a structured committee has been formed for further investigation.
In addition, a structured committee has been formed to give a final decision considering the involvement of 10 teachers in the attack on protesting students on July 15-17 and the extent of the crime.
289 Chhatra League students temporarily expelled:
On the other hand, a decision has been taken to temporarily expel 289 students associated with the politics of the University branch of Chhatra League identified in the report of the investigation committee formed in the attack on protesting students on July 14-17 during the July movement.
It has been decided to suspend the certificates of those involved in Chhatra League among the expelled students. In addition, it has been informed that the results of students who have taken undergraduate or postgraduate exams will be suspended or, in special cases, their certificates will be suspended. On the other hand, a decision has been taken to temporarily expel regular students.
Pension of former JU vice-chancellor and registrar suspended:
Even if retired teachers and officials do not study under the University Efficiency and Discipline Ordinance, the University syndicate has suggested that decisions be taken where the retired teachers and officials are involved due to their involvement with the University. In this context, it has been decided to suspend the pensions of former JU Vice-Chancellor Professor Md. Nurul Alam and Registrar Abu Hasan for the attack on students during the July movement until the investigation and trial process is completed.
2 officers and 1 employee suspended:
The University administration has suspended 2 officers and an employee for their involvement in the July attack. In addition, an employee has been suspended for his involvement in the incident.