Dhaka, May 14 -- Authorities at Jashore University of Science and Technology (JUST) have barred a teacher from all academic activities following allegations of sexual harassment made by a student during a departmental study tour.

University Information Officer Md Nazmul Hossain told reporters on Thursday that the disciplinary action was taken against Monirul Islam, a lecturer in the Department of Environmental Science and Technology.

"According to the decision of the Academic Committee, the teacher has been relieved of all departmental responsibilities, including classes, examinations, and research activities. It has also been decided that he will not be assigned to any future study tours," Nazmul said.

The incident reportedly took pla...