India: Dhaka University dean resigns following student protest over Quran recitation ban
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Professor Dr. Abdul Bashir has resigned from his position as Dean of the Faculty of Arts at Dhaka University, submitting his resignation letter to the Vice-Chancellor on Monday, Muslim Mirror reported.
His resignation follows a student protest demanding his removal, which took place earlier that day at 11:30 am. AB Jubayer, co-coordinator of the anti-discrimination student movement, accused Dr. Bashir of targeting students involved in a Quran recitation program during Ramadan and claimed he issued a show-cause notice to the Chairman of the Arabic Department regarding the matter.
Jubayer criticized Dr. Bashir as a proponent of autocracy and unfit for his role. Amid the protest, students escorted Dr. Bashir to the Dean’s office, where he prepared his resignation letter. Following his resignation, a Quran recitation and prayer session was held, emphasizing peace and discipline at the university and addressing concerns over Islamophobia. Dr. Bashir participated in the prayer session, marking a poignant end to his tenure.