DU punishes 114 students

The authorities of Dhaka University have suspended 113 students and expelled another on different charges including for breaching rules and regulations and using unfair means in examinations.

The decision to punish the students was taken at a meeting of the Disciplinary Committee of the university with Vice-chancellor Professor Md Akhtaruzzaman in the chair.

DU Proctor AKM Golam Rabbani confirmed the matter saying that the decision will come into force after being passed by the syndicate.

The expelled student is Jim Najmul of Masterda Surja Sen Hall of the university. He has been permanently expelled for eve-teasing as the allegation brought against him was proved, he said.

Besides, a total of 113 students were suspended for various periods on account of using unfair means in examinations, eve-teasing, behaviour contradictory to university rules, and for taking drugs.

The proctor said that the committee awarded the punishment to 113 of the university and its affiliated colleges for different periods.

Some 109 students from the affiliated colleges were suspended from two to four years for using unfair means in examinations and misconducting with teachers during discharging duties.

The other four students belonging to the DU were also suspended for violating discipline for a maximum two years.