SUST student suspended over harassment of female junior

The authorities of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) in Sylhet suspended a student for reportedly physically harassing a female student.

The accused is Sumon Das Subir, a 4th-year student of Public Administration department at SUST, confirmed University Registrar Md Ishfaqul Hossain on Tuesday.

On Monday, the victim, a third-year student of the same department of the university, lodged a written complaint with the university proctor against Sumon, alleging physical harassment on the streets.

Acting proctor Abu Hena Pohil said the accused student has been temporarily suspended subject to a preliminary investigation. 

The matter will be sent to the sexual harassment cell to take further action after a full investigation into the incident, he added.

Sumon hails from Dharmapasha upazila of Sunamganj district and currently resides in a mess at medina market in Sylhet.