Dhaka University Correspondent, bdnews24.com Published: 28 Jan 2021 09:29 PM BdST Updated: 28 Jan 2021 09:29 PM BdST The University of Dhaka has demoted Samia Rahman, a teacher of mass communication and journalism, from associate professor to assistant professor for stealing content in her research. "); } The university’s syndicate in a meeting chaired by Vice Chancellor Md Akhtaruzzaman on Thursday also penalised Syed Mahfujul Haque Marjan, lecturer of criminal science department and co-researcher of Samia, for plagiarism. Marjan, currently on study leave, will remain in the same post for two years after rejoining work, said Prof Mohammad Humayubn kabir, a member of the syndicate. Besides Samia and Marjan, the university demoted Muhammad Omor Faruq from assistant professor to lecturer of the Islamic history and culture department for plagiarism in his PhD thesis. His doctorate degree has also been cancelled.