Dhaka University has expelled student Ali Hossain for six months after he allegedly threatened to rape a female student who filed a petition concerning the DUCSU elections.

The university confirmed that the decision followed recommendations from the Proctorial Investigation Committee. Officials described the penalty as the “maximum punishment under the Proctor’s jurisdiction” in line with university regulations.

Ali Hossain, a student of Shahid Sergeant Zahurul Haque Hall, has been further referred to the university’s Sexual Harassment Committee for investigation.