Guimara Correspondent, chtnews.com
Thursday, August 14, 2025
A female Jumma student who accused a teacher named Jasim Uddin of sexual harassment at Guimara Collegiate High School has reportedly been subjected to an attempted physical attack and threats.
This followed a protest by students at Guimara High School on July 28, 2025, demanding the removal of Jasim Uddin. A written complaint was also submitted to the headmaster on behalf of the guardians. Later, army personnel had arrived at the school and rescued him.
On that day, after taking initial information from the students, Jasim Uddin was temporarily suspended. Guimara Upazila Nirbahi Officer Irin Aktar formed a three-member investigation committee to conduct a thorough inquiry into the incident. Although the investigation committee’s report was supposed to be submitted yesterday (August 13), it is unknown whether it has been.
However, yesterday, on her way home from school, a female Jumma student, who was one of those who had complained about sexual harassment, was reportedly subjected to an attempted physical attack and threats by four Bengali boys. Although the student managed to protect herself from the attack, the Bengali boys loudly threatened her, saying, “If you don’t withdraw the complaint against Jasim, unpleasant incidents will occur.”
Following this incident, new anger and concern have emerged among guardians and students. They have expressed apprehension about the safety of the girls and demanded that those who issued the threats be identified and brought to justice.
Concerned citizens in the area are stating that the attempted attack and threats against the students, who complained about the sexual harassment, are, in effect, an attempt to suppress the truth. They believe the Upazila administration should make the investigation committee’s report public and take necessary measures to ensure the safety of the students.
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