The authorities at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) have expelled two students for their alleged involvement in violating a female student of the university.

Those expelled were identified as Shanto Tara Adnan and Swagata Das Partha – both  3rd year students of Social Science Department of the university.

The university authorities took the decision at a syndicate meeting on Tuesday, said Syndicate member and vice-chancellor of the university Dr Md Sajedul Karim.

The syndicate took the punitive action against them as evidence of rape was found against them.

On 2 May, Partha and Shanto reportedly raped a girl after taking her to a mess.

On 19 June, she submitted a written complaint against them. A case was filed against five people.

Police arrested the two students and they were put on a 4-day remand.