Bangladesh University of Business and Technology (BUBT) has temporarily suspended its Public Relations Officer, Zinat Zowardar Ripa, for allegedly mocking and demeaning the martyrs of the July uprising. The suspension order, signed by Registrar Dr. Md. Harun-or-Rashid, was issued on Sunday, July 5, 2026, citing violations of the university’s employee conduct and zero-tolerance policy toward political involvement. The order will remain effective until the investigation, disciplinary committee recommendation, and syndicate decision are finalized. Zowardar has been instructed to stay off campus and return all official documents and property.

Earlier, BUBT students held a protest in front of the university’s main gate in Mirpur’s Rupnagar area, demanding her removal and exemplary punishment. Students alleged that Zowardar mocked the killing of children during the July–August period through a Facebook post and disrespected the spirit of the July Revolution. They said such actions dishonor the sacrifices of martyrs Sujan Mahmud and Tahmid Abdullah, who are regarded as campus heroes.

When contacted, Zowardar said she was on leave and unaware of the developments.