Cumilla: A teacher of Cumilla University (CU) has been suspended on allegations of sexual harassing two female students.

Cumilla University (CU) authorities took the decision and suspended the teacher on Wednesday night, said Dr. Abu Taher, acting registrar of the university.

Talking to media, Dr. Taher said that two female students submitted a written allegation against GM Azmal Kawsar, Assistant Professor of Management Studies department, also the provost of Kazi Nazrul Islam Hall, reports the UNB.

On the basis of the written allegations, the university authorities suspended GM Kawsar temporarily for violating the rules and regulations of the university laws.

Mr. Kawsar would not take part in any academic and administrative activities until further notice.

Earlier on April 9, the two female students engaged in EMBA course, submitted written allegations. In them he is accused of harassing the students by sending obscene pictures and messages over Facebook.