DU Prof. Naadir Junaid on 3 months compulsory leave amid protests against alleged sexual harassment

Naadir Junaid, a senior DU Prof. of the Mass Communication and Journalism department of Dhaka University, has been sent on 3 months of compulsory leave given allegations of sexual harassment of a female student.

In a letter from the register's office to the department chair, Prof. Abul Mansur Ahmed, the university authorities revealed the information yesterday.
 
It is also mentioned in the letter that in the next syndicate meeting, other steps will be taken, including forming a committee to investigate the allegations against Professor Naadir Junaid.

The students of DU's same department locked Prof. Naadir's room. 

Earlier, on Saturday, February 11, a student of the department submitted a written complaint to the proctor accusing Naadir Junaid of sexual harassment.