Four educators at North Bengal Model School and Cadet Academy face accusations of physically assaulting students over minor infractions in Joypurhat town's Professorpara neighborhood. The teachers fled after allegedly beating 22 residential students with sticks Friday night for singing and watching television. One victim escaped and alerted his family, prompting other students to reveal years of similar abuse to their parents.
Angry guardians confronted school administrators after learning about the violence, but Director Rabiul Islam and the headmaster had previously ignored complaints. Tenth-grader Rezaun Jannat Rabbi said a teacher struck him for singing while waiting for class to begin. Another student reported threats of expulsion and beatings over partial fee payment. The institution issued show-cause notices to Ashiqur Rahman, Emdad Hossain, Abul Bashar and Omar Faruk while forming an investigative committee.
Sadar Upazila Nirbahi Officer Rashedul Islam confirmed the director pledged to dismiss the accused staff members. Parents demand accountability for the sustained mistreatment at the facility, which serves students through grade 10 from multiple districts. The school offers both residential and day programs but now faces scrutiny over its disciplinary practices.
Angry guardians confronted school administrators after learning about the violence, but Director Rabiul Islam and the headmaster had previously ignored complaints. Tenth-grader Rezaun Jannat Rabbi said a teacher struck him for singing while waiting for class to begin. Another student reported threats of expulsion and beatings over partial fee payment. The institution issued show-cause notices to Ashiqur Rahman, Emdad Hossain, Abul Bashar and Omar Faruk while forming an investigative committee.
Sadar Upazila Nirbahi Officer Rashedul Islam confirmed the director pledged to dismiss the accused staff members. Parents demand accountability for the sustained mistreatment at the facility, which serves students through grade 10 from multiple districts. The school offers both residential and day programs but now faces scrutiny over its disciplinary practices.
