DU student requests to withdraw harassment case, citing threats of death and rape

DU Student Seeks Withdrawal of Harassment Case Amid Threats

• A Dhaka University student who filed a case after being harassed over her attire has submitted an application to withdraw it.
• Shahbagh Police Station chief Khaled Mansur confirmed the request but stated that only the court has the authority to dismiss the case.
• Speaking to Jamuna TV, the complainant cited “death and rape threats” as the reason for seeking withdrawal, as reported by bdnews24.com.
• Allegations have emerged that Dhaka University Proctor Saifuddin Ahmed “urged or pressured” the student to drop the case.
• The university administration has formed a three-member committee to investigate these claims.
• The university spokesperson refuted the allegations, calling them “false, baseless, and misleading.”
• The proctorial body stated that they took the matter seriously, promptly identifying and handing over the accused, Arnob, to the police.
• The case was filed on Wednesday after the student reported being harassed near the National Museum while on her way to campus.
• The accused allegedly made inappropriate comments about her attire and fled when she attempted to contact the proctor.
• A social media post by the student, along with the perpetrator’s image, led to demands for action within the university community.
• After being arrested, a group identifying as Towhidi Janata gathered outside Shahbagh Police Station, demanding his release.
• Arnob was granted bail and later welcomed with flower garlands.
• The university’s probe committee, led by Assistant Proctor Rafiqul Islam, has begun its investigation and will submit findings to the syndicate.
• Meanwhile, Arnob has been barred from continuing his duties at the university library until the inquiry is completed.