Professor Johurul Islam of the Law Department at Islamic University in Kushtia has been dismissed for being absent from his department for over a year without permission.

The decision was formalized through a notification signed by the university’s acting registrar, Professor Manjurul Haque, according to officials from the IU registrar’s office on Sunday.

His dismissal follows decision no. 24 of the 270th Syndicate meeting held on August 28, 2025. Currently, Dr. Johurul Islam is in the United States, enrolled in an MS program in Instructional Design and Technology at the University of North Dakota.

According to the registrar’s office, Johurul had been absent without permission since August 21, 2024.

Following the 197th Standing Committee meeting on leave held on December 9, 2024, he was instructed to return to duty within a month but failed to comply. He continued to remain absent without authorization.

Subsequently, an investigation committee was formed as per the 267th Syndicate meeting on February 26, 2025, to review the allegations, determine the severity of the misconduct, and recommend appropriate action.

Based on the committee’s recommendation, Johurul was removed from his position, effective from August 21, 2024.

Attempts to contact Johurul, currently abroad, including via WhatsApp, were unsuccessful.