Dhaka, April 7 -- Tahmina Rahman, a lecturer of Daffodil International University (DIU) at the Department of Journalism, Media and Communication, has been suspended for opposing the decision of students to participate in the global strike for Gaza campaign.

Syed Mizanur Rahman Raju, the university spokesperson and Director of External Affairs, confirmed the decision, saying that Tahmina Rahman had been suspended, and further action would be taken in line with the university's regulations, which would result in her permanent termination, UNB reports.

Raju explained that Tahmina had warned students in a WhatsApp group that they would receive double absences if they skipped classes to show solidarity with Gaza's atrocities.

"The universit...