A Dhaka University (DU) student has been temporarily expelled for his alleged involvement in a crude bomb explosion on the university campus.
The university administration has also formed a five-member committee to investigate the incident, asking it to submit its report within seven working days.
The expelled student is Md Raihan Khan, a 2022-23 academic session student of the Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management. He was attached to Bijoy Ekattor Hall.
The information was disclosed in a press release issued by Farrukh Mahmud, deputy director of the Public Relations Office of Dhaka University on Thursday.
According to the release, the university's proctor temporarily expelled Raihan under Section 5(2) of Chapter 11 of the Dhaka University Ordinances and Regulations.
The administration said it remained vigilant against acts of sabotage to maintain a peaceful, secure and stable campus environment.
Further administrative action would be taken based on the investigation committee's findings and the evidence collected.
The five-member committee is headed by DU Proctor Professor Md Israfil Ratan. Its other members are Professor Dr Enamul Haque Sajib, Professor Dr Shantu Barua, Dr Ali Mohammad Kawsar and Md Amzad Hossain.
The committee has been asked to submit its findings within seven working days.
However, Raihan has denied any involvement in the incident.
Speaking to Dhaka Tribune, he said: "I am in no way involved in this incident. I am a regular student, and there is absolutely no question of my involvement. The administration has subjected me to a gross miscarriage of justice. This is a farcical process. I was not given any opportunity to defend myself, nor was my statement heard.
"I also believe the CCTV footage was not properly reviewed. I had classes and a presentation on the day of the incident and was occupied with my academic activities. So, there is no question of my involvement in such activities."
He further alleged that the university administration was shifting the blame onto him in a bid to cover up its failure to identify the actual perpetrators.
