Dhaka, March 21 -- The Jagannath University administration has temporarily removed Department of Film and Television lecturer Abu Shahed Emon following a student's complaint of sexual harassment.

Department chair Junaid Ahmed Halim has been suspended from his post due to a failure to properly support the victim.

JnU Vice Chancellor Dr Sadeka Halim made the announcement after an emergency meeting of the university syndicate on Thursday.

Kazi Farjana Mim, a student from the 2017-18 batch of the Department of Film and Television, recently brought allegations of sexual harassment against Emon. Her statement came amid controversy brought allegations of sexual harassment against a course teacher amid controversy surrounding the death of Fair...