WUB is committed to a community free from sexual harassment, exploitation and intimidation, and takes whatever action is needed to prevent it, correct it and discipline it. This gives effect to the binding High Court guidelines (BNWLA v. Bangladesh), which apply to all educational institutions in Bangladesh.
📝 Multiple Reporting Avenues
Complaints can be made in writing, in person, through a designated confidential email address, or through a physical or digital complaint box, and can be made to a woman officer.
⚖️ Independent Committee
Complaints go to the Sexual Harassment Prevention and Complaint Committee — a majority-women committee, chaired by a woman where available, with members from outside the University.
🛡️ Protection from Retaliation
You are protected from retaliation — retaliation is itself a disciplinary offence — and counselling and academic accommodation are available.
🔒 Confidential Investigations
Investigations are confidential; you will not be required to confront the other person, and you can be supported to report to the police if you wish.
Lodge a complaint
Within 30 working days of the incident (a later complaint can be accepted for good reason, including fear or trauma).
Committee Report
Within 30 working days (extendable to 60 for recorded reasons); the University acts within 30 days.
Appeal
Either party can appeal to the Vice-Chancellor within 15 working days, decided within 30 working days.
Make a complaint
Confidential Route: registrar@wub.edu.bd
Do not use the ordinary support portal for this.