A secondary school teacher in Shibpur upazila of Narsingdi district has been violently assaulted after reportedly refusing to provide private tutoring, triggering widespread anger and tension in the local community.
The incident occurred at approximately 10:30 am on Thursday in front of the main gate of Chowgoria Abdul Mannan Bhuiyan Adarsha Bidyapith. According to witnesses and school sources, the situation escalated rapidly, briefly disrupting the calm of the school environment and causing alarm among students and staff.
The victim, 32-year-old Manzil Molla, serves as an assistant English teacher at the institution. He is originally from the Hatirdia area of Monohardi upazila in the neighbouring district. On the day of the incident, he was on school premises when three youths allegedly called him outside the gate under the pretext of a discussion.
They are said to have requested that he provide private tuition to a student. When the teacher declined, citing professional and time constraints, an argument ensued. The confrontation quickly turned violent as the group allegedly began striking him with punches and blows. The sustained attack left him unconscious on the ground before the assailants fled the scene.
School staff and employees rushed to the location shortly afterwards, rescuing the injured teacher and administering initial first aid. He was later taken inside the school premises for further care.
Arrests and Police Action
Following the incident, police launched immediate operations and arrested two individuals linked to the assault. Authorities confirmed that one of the accused is still absconding and is believed to be a minor.
| Name | Age | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rashidul Islam | 26 | Pubergaon, Chakradhar Union | Arrested |
| Iman Mia | 20 | Pubergaon, Chakradhar Union | Arrested |
| Unidentified juvenile | Minor | Not confirmed | Fugitive |
Tensions escalated further after students reacted strongly to the attack. In an act of protest, a group of students reportedly apprehended one of the suspects from his residence and brought him to the school premises before police intervention. During the unrest, a police vehicle was also damaged by some agitated students.
Administrative Response
Senior officials, including representatives from the local administration and public figures, quickly arrived at the scene to bring the situation under control. They assured swift legal action against those responsible, after which the tension gradually subsided.
The headteacher of the institution stated that calm was restored following assurances from the Upazila Executive Officer regarding justice. He strongly condemned the attack, describing violence against educators as entirely unacceptable and calling for exemplary punishment of those involved.
The Upazila Executive Officer confirmed that the dispute originated from disagreements over private tuition arrangements. He added that legal proceedings are underway and a full investigation is ongoing.
Shibpur Police Station’s Officer-in-Charge stated that a formal case has been filed and operations are continuing to apprehend the remaining suspect. Additional police presence has been deployed in the area to maintain law and order.
The incident has sparked widespread condemnation from teachers’ associations and members of the public, many of whom are demanding strict legal action to prevent similar occurrences in the future.