Bangladesh, Sept. 2 -- The Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) and Hall Union Election Commission has formed a separate committee to investigate a threat of "gang rape" made on social media against a candidate.

Prof Golam Rabbani, chief of the DUCSU Election Code of Conduct taskforce, announced the development on Tuesday.

He said a two-member fact-finding body was brought together to probe offensive remarks targeting a female candidate.

"We requested the committee to complete its investigation within three working days and submit a written report," he said.

The committee is headed by returning officer Prof Kazi Mostak Gausul Hoq, with Assistant Proctor Jahangir Alam as a member.

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