School field under clutches of headmaster’s brother’s business operations
A blatant example of misuse of power has been playing out in a school in Patuakhali's Bauphal upazila, robbing students of the use of their playground.
The brother of the headmaster has occupied the field of Kumbkhali-Kathikul Government Primary School to run his contracting business, and to supply construction materials.
Students and their guardians have repeatedly expressed their anger over the matter but to no avail.
Guardians and local residents said this has been the state of affairs at the school for nearly two years.
The contractor, Asim Kumar Pal, is the brother of Arun Kumar Pal -- the headmaster of the school in question.
Several parents talked about the injustice playing out in front of their eyes, but wished to remain anonymous as the perpetrator was the headmaster's brother and they feared that protesting publicly could have an adverse impact on their children.
Asim has also been making pillars on the school field and selling them off, in addition to operating his business on the premises.
Contacted, headmaster Arun Kumar Pal said, "I have instructed my brother to remove all the goods from the field."
Asim Kumar Pal has also confirmed that he would clear the field.
A few students of the school, not willing to be named, said they cannot play any sports on the field.
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