Prof Nikhil Ranjan Dhar of Department of Industrial and Production Engineering (IPE) of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) has been relieved from the post of head of the department for his alleged involvement in leaking questions for recruitment test of state-run banks.

BUET authorities formed a committee comprising five senior teachers to probe into the incident.

Prof Dr Satya Prasad Majumder, vice-chancellor of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, confirmed the matter while talking to journalist Sunday evening.