Jagannath University suspends lecturer Abu Shahed Emon over sexual harassment charges

The Jagannath University administration has temporarily removed Department of Film and Television lecturer Abu Shahed Emon following a student’s complaint of sexual harassment.

Department chair Junaid Ahmed Halim has been suspended from his post due to a failure to properly support the victim.

JnU Vice Chancellor Dr Sadeka Halim made the announcement after an emergency meeting of the university syndicate on Thursday.