Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) authorities suspended fifteen officials and employees, including doctors and senior nurses, for their alleged involvement in a killing near the cabin block during the July mass uprising.

An office order signed by Registrar Professor Dr. Md. Nazrul Islam on January 5 confirmed the suspensions, effective immediately.

The suspended individuals include Dr. Abu Torab Ali Mim from Cardiology, Dr. Riaz Siddiqui Pran from Dermatology and Venereology, and Nitish Roy, a painter in the Hospital Directorate Office.

Others on the list are Md. Saiful Islam, Kazi Mehedi Hasan, Assistant Dresser Shahidul Islam (Saidul), sweeper Sandeep, respiratory medicine assistant Ujjal Molla, driver Sujan Bishw Sharma, OPD-1 MLSS Fakrul Islam Jony, lab customer care attendant Rubel Rana, senior nurse Shabnam Nurani, and ward MLSS staff Shahadat, Munna Ahmed, and Anowar Hossain.

According to the order, the suspensions were based on a decision made during BSMMU's 94th syndicate meeting. It also specified that during the suspension period, the individuals would receive salary and allowances under section 14 of the university's discipline ordinance but would remain bound by employment regulations.

BDST: 1242 HRS, JAN 06, 2025
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