In Laxmipur’s Raipur, a headteacher and local political figure, Abdur Rahim, has been remanded to prison by the Women and Children’s Court following allegations of sexual harassment against a fourth-grade schoolgirl. Rahim, who had been evading authorities for four months, surrendered to the court on Sunday, 11 January 2026, where Judge Sadekur Rahman ordered his immediate detention.
According to police and court records, the alleged incident occurred on 24 September 2025 at around 4:00 pm. Rahim is accused of luring the student to his home under the pretext of private tuition and then sexually harassing her. At the time, the girl’s brother had been sent to a local shop to buy snacks, providing Rahim the opportunity to carry out the abuse. Following the ordeal, the girl confided in her mother, who, after consulting local community leaders, filed a police complaint against the headteacher that very night.
Local sources and police reports indicate that Rahim had faced similar allegations in the past. Md. Mahir, a resident of the area, stated, “We had been hearing complaints about him for several months. Evidence is also available on mobile phones.”
Rahim, however, has denied the accusations. Speaking to journalists, he claimed, “There is a longstanding family dispute with the student’s family. This is a conspiracy against me.” His wife defended him, saying, “In our five years of marriage, I have never witnessed such behaviour. He is not capable of such acts.”
The Raipur police officer in charge of the investigation, Abdul Mannan, confirmed that after four months in hiding, Rahim was presented to the court, which promptly sent him to prison. The complaint was filed immediately following the incident, and a charge sheet has since been submitted to the court.
For clarity, the key details of the case are summarised below:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Accused Name | Abdur Rahim |
| Age | 40 years |
| Occupation | Headteacher, Begum Rokeya School, Raipur |
| Political Affiliation | Former Local Secretary, Jamaat-e-Islami |
| Allegation | Sexual harassment of a fourth-grade student |
| Case Filed | 24 September 2025 |
| Surrender & Remand | 11 January 2026, Women & Children’s Court |
| Family | Married, two children, second wife |
The community has expressed strong condemnation of the incident, urging authorities to take stringent measures against offenders to safeguard children. Police and the judiciary have reaffirmed their commitment to a thorough investigation, and the charge sheet now before the court includes corroborative evidence supporting the allegations.
