Police in Fatullah, Narayanganj, have arrested the headmaster of a local madrasa following allegations of attempted rape against an 18-year-old female teacher. The suspect, identified as Maulana Belal Hossain Osmani, 45, was apprehended on Saturday morning. Although the arrest took place early in the day, the details of the incident and the subsequent police action were disclosed to the public on Saturday night.
Incident Details and Background
The accused, Maulana Belal Hossain Osmani, is the founder and headmaster of the Jamia Osmania Mahila Madrasa, located adjacent to the Markaz Mosque in the Lamapara area of Fatullah. He is the son of the late Osman Gani, a resident of the same locality.
According to the First Information Report (FIR) filed with the police, the complainant had joined the institution as a residential teacher approximately two months ago. The victim alleged that since her appointment, the headmaster had frequently subjected her to inappropriate proposals and unwanted advances.
The situation escalated on Friday morning at approximately 6:00 AM. According to the case statement, Maulana Belal Hossain entered the victim’s private residential quarters within the madrasa premises and attempted to rape her. The victim managed to thwart the assault by screaming for help, which compelled the accused to flee the scene.
Case Summary and Legal Status
Following the incident, the victim filed a formal complaint at the Fatullah Model Police Station, leading to the registration of a criminal case under the relevant sections of the Women and Children Repression Prevention Act.
| Information Category | Details |
| Accused Name | Maulana Belal Hossain Osmani (45) |
| Father’s Name | Late Osman Gani |
| Institution | Jamia Osmania Mahila Madrasa |
| Location | Lamapara, Fatullah, Narayanganj |
| Complainant | Female Residential Teacher (18) |
| Date of Incident | Friday, 22 May 2026 (approx. 06:00 AM) |
| Date of Arrest | Saturday, 23 May 2026 |
| Legal Authority | Fatullah Model Police Station |
Police Action and Judicial Proceedings
Upon receiving the formal complaint, officers from the Fatullah Model Police Station conducted a targeted operation and successfully detained the suspect. Mahbubur Alam, the Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Fatullah Model Police Station, confirmed the arrest and stated that the accused was presented before the court on Saturday afternoon.
The police have initiated a formal investigation to gather forensic evidence and witness testimonies to substantiate the claims made in the FIR. The authorities have emphasized that the legal proceedings will follow due process. The victim has sought justice and protection from further harassment, while the local community remains attentive to the developments of this case involving a prominent religious educator and institutional founder.
Maulana Belal Hossain Osmani remains in judicial custody pending further orders from the court. The investigation continues to determine if there are additional factors or previous incidents related to the conduct of the headmaster during the victim’s two-month tenure at the Jamia Osmania Mahila Madrasa.