Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Two Teachers Dismissed Over Blasphemy Allegations
Two teachers, Layeka Bashir and ASM Mohsin, were fired from a university in Bangladesh.
Some students accused them of saying bad things about religion and supporting a political party.
The teachers say they didn't do anything wrong and that powerful people at the university wanted them gone.
Many people on social media are upset about this.
The teachers faced a lot of pressure and threats before they were fired.
The situation in Bangladesh has been getting worse with more problems and less freedom for people to speak their minds.
Two teachers, Layeka Bashir and ASM Mohsin, were dismissed from the University of Asia Pacific (UAP) in Dhaka over blasphemy allegations and being branded as Awami League sympathisers.
The dismissal followed student demands and organized agitation within the university.
Both teachers rejected the allegations, claiming the move was orchestrated by senior management.
The dismissal has sparked widespread backlash on social media.
Bangladesh has seen a deteriorating law and order situation with concerns over political interference and academic freedom.
- Who
- Assistant Professor Layeka Bashir and Associate Professor ASM Mohsin
- What
- Dismissal from the University of Asia Pacific (UAP) over blasphemy allegations
- When
- January 20
- Where
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Why
- Allegations of blasphemy and being Awami League sympathisers, along with organized agitation by students
- University
- University of Asia Pacific (UAP), Dhaka
- Teachers Dismissed
- Assistant Professor Layeka Bashir and Associate Professor ASM Mohsin
- Allegations
- Blasphemy and Awami League sympathisers
- Date of Dismissal
- January 20
- Backlash
- Widespread backlash on social media