Headmaster assaulted
The headmaster of a primary school was assaulted allegedly by the chairman of the school managing committee (SMC) yesterday.
The victim is Abu Zafar, headmaster of No 5 Pakdal Government Primary School in Kachipara union under Baufal upazila.
"We got Tk 44,000 in 2016-17 fiscal year for repairing the school building. SMC Chairman Sadiqur Rahman Tipu took Tk 32000, saying that he will return it later," Zafar said.
As Zafar asked Tipu to return the money yesterday, the latter allegedly assaulted him.
Locals admitted Zafar to Baufal Upazila Health Complex.
Baufal upazila Primary Teachers' Association Secretary Kamruzzaman Khan said they demand removal of Tipu from his post.
Tipu said he did not assault Zafar, instead Zafar tried to assault him.
Upazila Nirbahi Officer Mohammad Abdullah Al Mahmud Zaman said legal steps will be taken if the chairman is found guilty.
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