Dhaka, Oct. 5 -- The North South University (NSU) has permanently expelled student Apurba Pal after he was accused of desecrating the Quran on campus.

On Sunday, the university administration also decided to file a lawsuit against the student.

Faizullah Wasif, assistant director of the university's Public Relations Office, confirmed the decision, saying that the university's disciplinary committee held an emergency meeting over the matter.

Apurba is in the custody of police.

An official statement from NSU said Apurba was seen desecrating the Quran on Saturday at the university campus. Witnesses reported the incident, after which the university's proctorial body and security department intervened to take control of the situation.

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