Two teachers suspended over indecent proposals to student and assistant teacher in Kaukhali

According to sources at the District Primary Education Office, Md. Zobayer Rahman, acting head teacher of West Jibga Government Primary School No. 50 in the upazila, was accused of making indecent proposals and immoral conduct toward Mitu Rani Das, an assistant teacher of the same school. The investigation report by the Upazila Primary Education Officer found prima facie truth to the allegation. The investigation also revealed the creation of an unwanted and disorderly situation at the school.

On the other hand, Liton Chandra Pal, assistant teacher of Subidpur Government Primary School No. 34 in the upazila, was accused of making indecent proposals and immoral conduct toward a fifth-grade student of the same school. The office order stated that the investigation into this allegation also found prima facie truth of his involvement.

Considering the gravity of the allegations, they were temporarily suspended from last November 9 under Section 12(1) of the Government Employees (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 2018. During suspension, they will receive subsistence allowance as per rules. This information was provided in separate office orders signed by Md. Anisur Rahman, acting District Primary Education Officer of the Pirojpur District Primary Education Office.