DU student suspended over campus cocktail explosion
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A University of Dhaka student has been temporarily suspended on Thursday over allegations of direct involvement in the cocktail explosion incident on campus.
Farrukh Mahmud, deputy director of the University’s Public Relations Office, confirmed this information in a statement.
The student has been identified as Md Rayhan Khan, a student of the 2022-23 academic year at the Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management.
The university proctor suspended him exercising the powers granted under Section 5(2) of Chapter 11 of the University of Dhaka Ordinances and Regulations.
A five-member committee headed by University Proctor Md Israfil Prang has been formed to investigate the incident. The committee has been instructed to submit its investigation report within seven working days.
Rayhan was attached to the university’s Bijoy Ekattor Hall. His home is located in the Sabujbagh area of Khagrachari Municipality.
Administrative action will be taken based on the investigation committee’s report and gathered data and evidence.
