Islamic University, Nov. 24 -- The authorities of Islamic University in Kushtia dismissed Professor Bikash Chandra Singh of the Information and Communication Technology department, citing unauthorized absence and breaches of institutional discipline.

The decision was issued on Monday in an office order signed by acting registrar Professor Manjurul Haque.

According to the office order, Bikash completed a post-doctoral research programme at Old Dominion University in the United States but did not return to duty within the approved timeframe.

He later sought a one-year extension of his study leave, from June 2023 to June 2024. The request was placed before the Standing Committee on Study Leave at its 188th meeting on October 2, 2023, but ...