Kolkata Teacher Resigns Over Alleged Hijab Ban, University Issues Clarification
11 June 2024 | Hindustan Times
A Kolkata teacher working at a private law college affiliated with the University of Calcutta resigned after the institute authorities allegedly requested her to refrain from wearing a ‘hijab’ at the workplace. According to the teacher, identified as Sanjida Qadar, the alleged order issued by the college governing body “offended” her “values and religious sentiments”.
The incident reportedly took place on May 31, following which Qadar resigned and stopped attending classes from June 5 at the LJD Law College…