Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET) authorities has expelled four students and taken disciplinary action against a total of 44 students for various offenses.

The university's student disciplinary committee made the decision at a meeting on Wednesday (February 26), presided over by RUET Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. SM Abdur Razzak. 

The expelled students are Fahmid Latif Lion, a civil engineering student from the 2014-15 session, Soumik Saha, a CSE student from the 2016-17 session, Shashwata Saha Sagar, a mechanical engineering student from the 2019-20 session, and Mrinmoy Kanti Bishwas, a civil engineering student from the 2019-20 session.

Additionally, RUET authorities found allegations be valid against Assistant Engineer Naeem Rahman Nibir, Physics Department Data Processor Mahidul Islam, and Education Section Sub-Assistant Programmer AKM Anwarul Islam and recommended legal action against them.

Two more students have been suspended for four semesters (two academic years) for exam malpractice. Furthermore, based on an investigation report from August 19, 2024, 42 students have been permanently expelled from residential halls.

Professor Md. Robiul Islam Sarkar, director of RUET’s Student Welfare Office and secretary of the disciplinary committee, confirmed the matter. 

He said that an investigation found the expelled students had violated RUET’s disciplinary ordinances, leading to their punishment.

BDST: 2034 HRS, FEB 26, 2025
MSK