Dhaka University has temporarily suspended four professors and one administrative officer following allegations of controversial actions during the July uprising. The decision was made on Monday at a syndicate meeting chaired by Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. A. B. M. Obaidul Islam, according to several members present at the meeting. The suspended professors are Dr. Nazmul Ahsan Kalimullah from the Department of Public Administration, Dr. A. K. M. Jamal Uddin from Sociology, Shibli Rubaiyat-ul-Islam from Banking and Insurance, and Dr. Mohammad Azmal Hossain Bhuiya from Botany. Officer Muhammad Lavlu Molla Shishir was also suspended under similar allegations.

The suspensions stem from accusations that the individuals played a controversial role during the July movement, including labeling protesting students as “razakars” and issuing threats. The university administration took the decision after reviewing the complaints and discussions held in the syndicate meeting.

The university has not yet announced the duration of the suspensions or any further disciplinary measures, leaving the next steps in the process unclear.