A government primary school head teacher in Borhanuddin, Bhola, has been arrested following allegations of raping a nine-year-old fourth-grade student. The incident reportedly occurred on July 16, when the teacher allegedly detained the child after school hours and assaulted her in a storeroom. The victim’s grandfather filed a case after the girl disclosed the incident to her family. Police later detained the accused teacher, the victim, and her guardians following counter-cases filed by both sides.

According to the complaint, a former local union council member attempted to settle the matter informally and discouraged legal action. The accused teacher, however, denied the rape allegation, claiming the dispute began after he reprimanded the student for taking extra food during a school meal. He alleged that the girl’s family and others later attacked him and filed a false case. The Borhanuddin Primary Teachers’ Association condemned the incident and demanded a fair investigation.

Borhanuddin police stated that legal procedures have been initiated and that the investigation is progressing seriously, with further action to follow based on findings.