Screenshot of Jessore district off Google MapsPIO Sharif Mohammad Rubel was closed on Sunday following an order from the Ministry of Relief and RehabilitationA project implementation officer (PIO) of Jessore's Abhaynagar upazila has been closed on charges of sexually harassing a female colleague at the local administration. PIO Sharif Mohammad Rubel was closed on Sunday following an order from the Ministry of Relief and Rehabilitation. The district administration said it is investigating allegations against Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Nazmul Hussain Khan on the same charges as well. According to the complaint, UNO Nazmul made an illicit offer to a female colleague in the Abhaynagar upazila administration through the PIO. Denying allegations of his involvement, Abhaynagar UNO Nazmul Hussain Khan said the Disaster Management Department closed PIO Sharif on Monday.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 28, 2020 18:11 UTC