UGC forms probe body over gang rape at JU

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has formed a three-member committee to look into the university's response to the gang rape incident at Jahangirnagar University (JU).

UGC Chairman (additional charge) Prof Dr Muhammad Alamgir said while addressing a workshop on Grievance Redressal System (GRS) and GRS-related software on Wednesday.

The newly formed committee, according to UGC Chairman, would look at the actions done by JU authorities regarding the rape incident and the causes of the heinous incidents that are happening on campus.

He also noted that committee members will be visiting the JU on Thursday as part of the investigation.

The UGC will soon create a high-power body to thoroughly look into and handle claims of anomalies, including sexual harassment on campus.

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