Netrakona, July 24 (V7N) – Tension has gripped the local community in the Abhayapasha Government Primary School area of Atpara Upazila in Netrakona, following a heated dispute between the assistant teacher, Ruby Akhter, and the headmaster, Jahangir Alam.
 
On Wednesday, July 23, an altercation occurred between the two, resulting in physical confrontation and allegations of harassment. According to Jahangir Alam, the conflict began when Ruby Akhter was issued a show-cause notice for not being present at school on time.
 
Later, at around 1:00 PM, Hafizur Rahman Mister and Munna Khan Shaheen entered the school premises and allegedly harassed Jahangir Alam, accusing him of "eve-teasing women." They also reportedly grabbed him by his collar and physically assaulted him.
 
Ruby Akhter, the assistant teacher, accused Jahangir Alam of long-term sexual harassment. She claimed that the show-cause notice was unjustified and a result of personal animosity. In addition, it was reported that Jahangir Alam’s wife, Taslima Kohen, an assistant teacher at the Shoyashi Government Primary School, came to the school and slapped Ruby Akhter in connection with the ongoing dispute.
 
Assistant Education Officer of Atpara Upazila, Ahsan Ullah Mukul, stated, “We arrived at the scene immediately after the clash and have been working to control the situation. An investigation is underway, and appropriate actions will be taken accordingly.”
 
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