Intimidation and abuse of assistant teacher in Kholadanga Primary School, Jessore
The tendency of students to drop out of school has increased, parents have demanded action from the administration

James Abdur Rahim Rana,
Humaira Akhter Nishi, assistant teacher of Kholadanga Government Primary School under Vekutia cluster of Jessore Sadar Upazila, has been accused of intimidation, ill-treatment and misconduct. of the school due to the complaintThe learning environment is becoming stagnant, and students are moving to other schools one by one.

Local parents and residents complain that the teacher often abuses the students even for the slightest mistake, and sometimes even gives physical punishment. As a result, small children are now afraid to go to school. The once cheerful classrooms are now silent, and the faces of the students are filled with fear.

According to school sources, there are 59 students on paperJohn, but only 30 to 35 attend regularly. Although the school operates in two shifts, the classrooms are now almost at a standstill.
At least three students have dropped out of school in the last one month—Sahida Khatun, Ayesha Khatun (mother: Mumtaz Parveen) and Zahidul Islam (mother: Marufa Begum) in class II.
Mumtaz Parveen, a parent, said, “When I talked about my daughter's studies, the teacher tried to beat me in the office room.be When she protested, he abused her and threatened her. Later, when my husband spoke about the matter, he was called to the local market and threatened.”
Marufa Begum, another parent, said, "I am afraid to send my children to school. Children are scared when they hear the teacher's name. If the teacher's behavior is like this, then the children will lose interest in education."

Locals alleged that Humaira Akhtar Nishi is a member of an influential family, so no one dares to open her mouthdon't drink Some parents have claimed that if they complain, they will be threatened.
A local dignitary said on condition of anonymity, "The teacher's relatives are politically influential. So no one wants to speak openly. As a result, the children's future is at stake."
Abdus Shaheed Mana, head teacher of the school said, "We have heard about the matter, we are trying to solve it ourselves."

However, according to local sources, the accusedAs the teacher is a relative of the headmaster, she is also not taking a stand publicly.

Sohel Rana, assistant education officer of Vecutia cluster, said, "We have received a complaint, we will discuss with the upazila education office and take measures to investigate."

Jessore Sadar Upazila Education Officer Mahidul Islam said, "The matter is under investigation. Action will be taken based on the report."

District Primary Education Officer Ashraful Alam said, "Up-district educationThe officer has been ordered to investigate. Appropriate action will be taken after receiving the report."
However, even after a month has passed since the complaint was filed, there is still anger among the locals as no administrative action has been taken.
Some teachers of the school said on condition of anonymity, "Assistant teacher Nishi's behavior has created fear among parents and students. It is tarnishing the reputation of the school and embarrassing colleagues."happening.”
According to them, if the administration does not intervene in time, the very existence of the school will be threatened.

Local parents and conscious citizens said, "An entire school is tarnishing its reputation because of one teacher. If the administration does not act quickly, more students will drop out. It will not only damage the school but also the entire primary education system."

Education experts believe that teachingProfession is most prestigious in society. If there is a teacher who becomes a symbol of fear to the students by fear, anger or humiliation, then it has a negative impact on the mental development of the future generation. "A teacher is a guide," they said. "But if that teacher causes injury to children, it's not education—distrust is born."

This incident at Kholadanga Government Primary School is now the center of discussion locally. parent,Teachers and common people all say in one word - "The matter should be investigated quickly and strict action should be taken against the guilty."

If necessary, there has been a demand to suspend the accused teacher and form an impartial investigation committee. Like many, if such exemplary action is not taken, fear and distrust of the teacher-student relationship will spread to other schools.

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