'Punish madrasa principal for sexual harassment'
Students of Jalalia Dakhil Madrasa in Kulaura upazila formed a human chain yesterday demanding punishment of the principal of the institution for his alleged sexual harassment of a female student.
The students at the programme alleged that Principal Maulana Md Abdul Shahid of the madrasa sexually harassed some students at different times.
A Class IX female student of the madrasa stopped attending her classes for over a week after allegedly being sexually harassed by the principal in the classroom, said the victim's family members, adding that the girl stopped going out due to shame.
Refuting the allegation, Principal Abdul Shahid said it is an evil attempt to malign his image.
Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Abu Layes said they received the complaint from the victim's family.
The allegation against the principal is under investigation, said the UNO.
A probe committee of the upazila authorities, led by assistant commissioner of land, has been formed to investigate the incident.
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