Two separate complaints of sexual harassment were filed against two teachers of Begum Rokeya University in Rangpur.
Two students separately submitted written complaints to the university鈥檚 proctor office and student counselling office, said Iliyas Pramanik, student adviser and member secretary of the sexual harassment prevention cell.
The accused are Md Shamim Hossain, an assistant proctor and assistant professor of the department of geography and environmental science, and Shakibul Islam, associate professor of the department of disaster management.
One of the complainants submitted a 31-page written statement against Shamim Hossain while another student lodged a sexual harassment complaint against Shakibul Islam.
On Thursday, students of the 2020鈥�21 academic year from the department of geography and environmental science submitted a written complaint citing sexual harassment, to the department head, seeking directives to restrain Professor Shamim, from conducting classes, exams, and other academic activities.
According to the complaint, the student alleged that Shamim Hossain made indecent gestures, inappropriate proposals and unwanted physical contact.
Contacted, Professor Shakibul Islam, said, 鈥業鈥檓 not aware of any such matter. I鈥檓 not that kind of person. I鈥檒l look into it through the department.鈥�
Md Mostafizur Rahman, head of the department of geography and environmental science, said that a written complaint was received last Thursday signed by 31 students of the 2020鈥�21 session.
They demanded that the teacher鈥檚 classes and exams be suspended, adding: 鈥榃e held an emergency meeting where several female students made serious allegations. Another meeting will be held soon to decide the next course of action.鈥�
Emdadul Haque, head of the department of disaster management, said, 鈥楢 sexual harassment complaint has also been filed in our department by one of our female students. We held a meeting on the matter Monday noon.鈥�
University proctor Md Ferdous Rahman said the allegations will be reviewed in a meeting within seven days to decide on necessary action.