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Khabor Wala Desk
Published: 13th January 2026, 2:07 PM
A female student has filed a case against Associate Professor Dulal Ali Molla of the Department of Agronomy and Agricultural Extension at Rajshahi University (RU), accusing him of attempting to rape her. The complaint was lodged at Chandrima Police Station on 4 January, but the details emerged publicly on the night of Monday, 12 January.
According to the police report, the victim and the accused have been acquainted since 2021, and their relationship reportedly developed into a romantic one. At one point, discussions of marriage were initiated between the families.
On 27 December, between approximately 8:00 and 9:00 pm, Professor Dulal allegedly lured the woman to his rented residence in Padma Residential Area, citing his mother’s illness. The victim alleges that once inside, and with no one else present, he repeatedly attempted to assault her sexually.
The following day, 28 December, the professor reportedly fled the residence but returned later with three accomplices and another woman posed as his ‘wife.’ The complaint states that the victim was subjected to both physical and psychological abuse. During the ordeal, she reportedly fell ill, after which the perpetrators left her alone, cutting off gas and water supplies. Her family later rescued her.
| Institution | Response |
|---|---|
| Department of Agronomy & Agricultural Extension | Head, Dr. Mostafizur Rahman, stated that the department had only heard about the incident informally. The accused is on a one-month medical leave and is not currently attending the department. |
| Rajshahi University Proctor | Prof. Mahbubur Rahman confirmed the report, noting that the victim has only provided verbal information and no written complaint has been submitted. No official action has been taken. |
| Chandrima Police Station | Officer-in-Charge, Md. Emran Hossain, stated that the case is under investigation and the accused remains at large. |
| Investigating Officer | Masud Rana confirmed ongoing efforts to arrest the suspect, noting that no action has yet been taken within the university premises. |
The victim confirmed, “I have filed a complaint with the police and informed the university. Dialogue between the parties has begun in an attempt to resolve the matter, and my elders are trying to mediate.”
Repeated attempts to reach Professor Dulal on his mobile were unsuccessful, as the calls went unanswered. The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have assured that action will be taken as soon as the suspect is apprehended.
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