Rajshahi University authorities have suspended a teacher over his Facebook post on corruption in health sector during the tenure of late former Health Minister Mohammad Nasim.
The decision was taken at the university syndicate meeting held on Saturday. RU vice-chancellor Dr M Abdus Sobhan presided over the meeting.
Earlier, Kazi Zahidur Rahman, assistant professor of Computer Science and Engineering dept, was arrested in a case filed under Digital Security Act.
Confirming the matter, pro-VC prof Ananda Kumar Saha said Kazi Zahidur Rahman was suspended according to the law.
He is in jail and this suspension order will remain into effect until his matter is disposed, the pro-VC added.
Taposh Kumar Saha, a lawyer, lodged a lawsuit against teacher Zahidur under DSA for defaming deceased Mohammad Nasim in a Facebook status.