Dhaka University has temporarily expelled 128 students in connection to violent incidents on campus during the anti-discrimination movement between July 15 and August 5.

The decision was made at an urgent meeting of the university’s Syndicate on Monday (March 17).

The meeting was chaired by Vice-Chancellor Professor Niaz Ahmed Khan. Dhaka University Proctor and Syndicate member Associate Professor Saifuddin Ahmed confirmed the expulsion based on the findings of an inquiry committee’s report.

A new investigation committee, led by Professor Dr. Tajmeri S Islam, has been formed to recommend final actions based on the investigation’s findings.

Following the violent incidents, Dhaka University formed a fact-finding committee on October 8, led by Associate Professor Mafuzul Haque Supan of the Law Department. Other members included Acting Dean of the Law Faculty, Professor Dr. Mohammad Ikramul Haq, Professor Dr. Nadia Neowaz Rimi from the Management Department, and other faculty members. Deputy Registrar Sheikh Ayub Ali was appointed as the committee’s secretary.

BDST: 1951 HRS, March 17, 2025
MSK