Bashir Ahmed, a teacher at Khulna Agricultural University’s Fish Health Management Department, is being promoted from lecturer to assistant professor. He previously gained attention for calling Tarique Rahman the godfather of terrorism and demanding his trial and execution. Bashir received a letter on Thursday, May 14, inviting him to participate in an evaluation organized by the university’s selection committee.

Campus sources reported anger among teachers, students, and staff following news of the promotion. Critics claim Bashir was initially appointed under the Chhatra League quota and that his recruitment and departmental transfer violated university policy. They allege he joined a non-technical department despite holding a master’s degree in a technical subject, later transferring to his current department with administrative help to legitimize the appointment.

Acting registrar Rezaul Islam said his role was limited to administrative duties and that the selection committee is responsible for assessing candidate qualifications. Attempts to contact Bashir Ahmed for comment were unsuccessful.