Teacher suspended over sexual harassment at Comilla University

A teacher of Comilla University has been suspended on allegations of sexually harassing two female students. The authorities took the decision and suspended the teacher Wednesday night, said Dr Abu Taher, acting registrar of the university. Talking to media, Dr Taher said two female students submitted a written allegation against GM Azmal Kawsar, assistant professor in the Management Studies department, and also the provost of Kazi Nazrul Islam Hall. On the basis of the written allegations, the university authorities suspended GM Kawsar temporarily for violating the rules and regulations of the university laws. Kawsar will not take part in any academic and administrative activities until further notice. Earlier on April 9, the two female students engaged in evening EMBA course, submitted written allegations. They accused Kawsar of harassing them by sending obscene pictures and messages over Facebook.