Dhaka, Oct. 16 -- Dr. M. Harun-Ar Rashid, a professor in the Agricultural Economics Department at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), has been temporarily suspended by the authorities following accusations of sexual harassment involving a Malaysian student.

Vice-Chancellor of the University Prof A. K. Fazlul Haque Bhuiyan confirmed the decision on Wednesday.

According to university sources, in an emergency syndicate meeting held on Monday afternoon, Professor Dr. M. Harun-Ar Rashid was suspended based on the report and recommendations of the investigation committee.

He has been given 10 days to present his defense.

In addition to this trial, the syndicate has decided to investigate incidents of sexual harassment that occurred ov...