The authorities of Islamic University in Kushtia have issued show-cause notices to 19 teachers following an investigation into their alleged role against the student-led anti-discrimination movement in July-August last year.

In a notice issued on Sunday night, the university administration directed the accused to submit written explanations within 10 working days, clarifying why disciplinary or legal action not be taken against them, IU registrar office said on Monday.

The accused are M Mahbubar Rahman of EEE department, M Baki Billah Bikul and Rabiul Islam of Bangla department, Miah M Rashiduzzaman, AHM Akterul Islam Zillu and Afroza Banu of English department, M Mahbubul Arfin of management department, Kazi Akhtar Hossain and Shelina Nasrin of accounting and information systems department, Debashish Sharma of economics department, Tapon Kumar Joddar and Paresh Chandra Barman of Information and Communication Technology department, Reba Mondol and Shahjahan Mondol of Law department, Joyshree Sen of computer science and engineering department, Amjad Hossain of al-fiqh and law department, Shahidul Islam of human resource management department, Mazedul Islam of marketing and Mehedi Hasan of law and land management department of the university.

According to the findings of a five-member investigation committee, the accused are alleged to have engaged in acts including threats, intimidation, aggressive behavior, use of abusive language, inciting protest slogans, and involvement in incidents of police harassment during the demonstrations.

The protests, which began as a movement against discrimination in university admissions and appointments, later evolved into broader demands for democratic reforms and opposition to what many students and faculty viewed as an undemocratic takeover of university administration—commonly referred to as a "campus coup."

IU acting registrar Professor M Manjurul Islam said that the investigation committee was formed to identify individuals involved in activities deemed subversive to institutional order.

Although the panel was initially given 60 working days to complete its inquiry, it submitted its final report on August 13, following an extension.

University administration said that the investigation was conducted in accordance with institutional protocols and that accountability was necessary to preserve discipline and order on campus.

They asserted that no individual, regardless of position, should be exempt from consequences if found involved in unlawful acts.