Dhaka, March 22 -- Two and a half years following allegations of sexual harassment, the suspension of Abu Shahed Emon, a teacher at the film and television department of Jagannath University, raises doubts about the effectiveness of the university's anti-sexual harassment cell.

While complaints filed in five universities across Bangladesh over two years have not gone unresolved, concerns linger about the prolonged duration before decisions are reached, casting doubt on the adequacy of administrative action. Certain cases also remain unresolved.

The absence of a specific law addressing sexual harassment in the country complicates matters.

Currently, the only recourse has been a High Court order from May 14, 2009, following a writ petiti...