ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY, Kushtia, Oct 31, 2025 (BSS) - The authorities of Islamic University (IU) in Kushtia have decided to suspend 19 teachers, 11 officials and staff for their alleged involvement in anti-July uprising activities.  It also decided to expel 33 students and cancel their academic certificates. The decision was taken at the university’s 271st syndicate meeting held on Thursday, a senior member of the syndicate confirmed. According to the decision, a total of 19 teachers and 11 officers and employees were placed under suspension for their alleged role during the July-August uprising. The syndicate also decided that a committee, headed by Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Nakib Mohammad Nasrullah, will take the final decision regarding disciplinary actions. Meanwhile, the syndicate also approved the expulsion of 33 students who were found involved in the same incident. Of them, those who have already completed their studies will have their certificates cancelled, while the currently enrolled students will be expelled. Earlier on March 15, the university formed a five-member investigation committee headed by Professor Dr Aktar Hossain, chairman of the Al-Hadith and Islamic Studies department, to identify the individuals allegedly involved in anti-July activities.   The committee found their involvement based on written and oral testimonies from witnesses, video footage, and media reports. Upon receiving the report, the university authorities issued show-cause notices to the accused individuals. Following review of the investigation findings, the syndicate took the decision in its latest meeting. Among the suspended teachers include Professor Dr Mahbubar Rahman of Electrical and Electronic Engineering department, Professor Dr Paresh Chandra Barman and Professor Dr Tapan Kumar Godder of Information and Communication Technology department,  Professor Dr Debashish Sharma of Economics department, Assistant Professor Shahidul Islam of Human Resource Management department, Professor Dr Baki Billah and Professor Dr Robiul Hossain of Bangla department, Professor Dr Kazi Akhtar Hossain and Professor Dr Shelina Nasrin of Accounting and Information Systems department, and Professor Dr A H M Aktarul Islam and Professor Dr Mia Rasiduzzaman and Associate Professor Dr Afroza Banu of English department. Others include Professor Dr Mahbubul Arfin of Management department, Professor Dr Shahjahan Mondal and Professor Dr Reba Mondal of Law department, Assistant Professor Majedul Haque of Marketing department, Professor Dr Amjad Hossain of Al-Fiqh and Law department, Assistant Professor Mehedi Hasan of Law and Land Management department, and Associate Professor Jayshri Sen of Computer Science and Engineering department. Suspended officials include Alamgir Hossain Khan, Abdul Hannan, Walid Hasan Mukut, Abdus Salam Selim, Ibrahim Hossain Sona, Ukil Uddin, Jahangir Alam Shimul, J.M. Elias, Tofazzel Hossain, Sheikh Abu Siddique Rokon, and Masudur Rahman. Some of the expelled students are General Secretary of IU unit BCL Nasim Ahmed Joy, Vice-President Munshi Kamrul Hasan Anik, Joint General Secretary Hussain Majumder, Law Affairs Secretary Shakil Ahmed, Organising Secretary Liafat Hossain Rakib, Deputy Cultural Affairs Secretary Anik Kumar, Literary Secretary Abdul Alim, Sports Secretary Bijon Roy, and others.