A series of incidents involving the harassment and intimidation of university teachers has raised concern across Bangladesh’s public universities, as administrations have yet to take visible disciplinary action against students accused of involvement. In recent months, teachers at Dhaka University (DU), Chittagong University (CU), Rajshahi University (RU), Jahangirnagar University (JU), and several other institutions have reportedly faced public humiliation, intimidation, physical assault, or confinement inside administrative offices. Teachers’ organizations and campus sources have alleged that some of the students involved in these incidents were affiliated with student political groups. Administration’s response questionedSpeaking to Dhaka Tribune, Dhaka University Proctor Professor Saifuddin Ahmed made comments that appeared to justify student actions in certain circumstances. Academics warn against mob justiceRajshahi University Professor Abdullah Al Mamun said the government and university administrations were failing to take sufficiently strong action against harassment of teachers.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 14, 2026 20:32 UTC