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Md. Mizanur Rahman, Chapainawabganj: An incident of obstruction of official work, assault on staff, and locking
of the principal’s office room occurred at Telkupi Kolomdor Alim Madrasa in
Shibganj Upazila, Chapainawabganj. Upazila Nirbahi Officer Mazharul Islam confirmed
the matter Tuesday afternoon.The madrasah staff has submitted a written complaint to the UNO regarding
the incident. According to the complaint, the staff were performing official
duties in the office room on Sunday afternoon when a group of people, including
local residents Iftekhar Alam Babu, Bairul Islam, and Benjir, entered the
office. They obstructed official work and assaulted the staff. At one point,
they forced the employees out of the office, locked the principal’s room, and
left.Meanwhile, the staff has demanded justice for the incident. Principal Abdur
Rahim said, “They created a mob and committed an injustice.” He demanded
exemplary punishment for those involved. However, Iftekhar Alam Babu denied the allegation, saying, “I did not lock
the office room. Local people, angered by the principal’s irregular attendance
at the madrasa, locked it.”
UNO Mazharul Islam said no one has the right to lock an educational
institution and halt its normal operations. He added that the incident will be investigated
and action will be taken soon.