Third grader may lose eye, accused teacher suspended
Authorities yesterday suspended the primary school teacher in Habiganj, who threw a cane, causing severe damage to the eye of a third grader on Sunday.
Following report of an official enquiry committee, District Primary Education Officer Abdur Razzak has issued an order effecting suspension of Niranjan Das, 32, assistant teacher of Jadobpur Government Primary School in Habiganj Sadar upazila, said Upazila Primary Education Officer Abul Kalam Azad.
“The victim, Habiba Akther, 8, daughter of Shaheen Mia in Jadobpur village, may lose her left eye as it was severely damaged due to hitting by a cane,” said Dr Mithun Roy, resident medical officer in Habiganj Sadar Hospital.
“After examining, I sent her to Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital. Later, family members took her to National Institute of Ophthalmology in Dhaka where she is now under treatment,” he said.
Victim’s father Shaheen Mia said, “During the class on Sunday, teacher Niranjan Das threw a cane that hit my daughter’s left eye and it started bleeding.”
Locals took Habiba to Habiganj Sadar Hospital.
Accused Niranjan Das said, “I threw the cane as some students, despite my repeated warning, kept standing in front of the door of Class II where I was teaching.”
“The cane hit Habiba in the eye. This was an unintentional mistake. I’ll do whatever is needed for her better treatment,” he said.
District Primary Education Officer Abdur Razzak said, “Teachers are not allowed to use canes or beat students in the classroom. If any such incident occurs, action will be taken against the responsible persons.”
Legal action will be taken if a complaint is lodged, said Masuk Ali, officer-in-charge of Habiganj Sadar Model Police Station.
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