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Samia among 3 DU teachers demoted for plagiarism

Published : Thursday, 28 January, 2021 at 6:38 PM  Count : 945

Photo: Samia Rahman (left) and Syed Mahfujul Haque Marjan (right)

Photo: Samia Rahman (left) and Syed Mahfujul Haque Marjan (right)

The authorities of Dhaka University (DU) have demoted three teachers as they were found guilty of plagiarising in their research works.

The decision was taken at a syndicate meeting held on Thursday, said a number of syndicate members attended the meeting.

The downgraded teachers are: Samia Rahman, associate professor of Mass Communication Journalism Department; Syed Mahfujul Haque Marjan, lecturer of Criminology Department; and Omar Farooque, assistant professor of Islamic History and Culture Department.

Of them, Samia Rahman has been demoted to assistant professor while Syed Mahfujul Haque Marjan will remain in the same post for two more years.

Marjan is now on a study leave. His punishment will come into effect after his joining.  

Besides, the DU authorities demoted Omar Farooque to lecturer and revoked his PhD degree.

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