Teacher Accused of Marrying Schoolgirl, First Wife Files Complaint at Police Station

A school teacher in Tarash upazila of Sirajganj has been accused of marrying one of his students. Following the alleged incident, his first wife, Mosha. Shamima Jahan, filed a written complaint at Tarash Police Station on Wednesday (19 November), stating that her husband had married again without her permission.

The accused teacher, Monowar Hossain, is the son of Md. Fazlul Haque of Sholapara in Tarash municipality. He serves as a physical education teacher at Raghunili Mongalbari High School.

In her complaint, Shamima Jahan stated that her husband had been involved in a romantic relationship with one of his students. She mentioned that she had been unable to locate him for several days. Upon receiving confidential information on Tuesday (18 November), she went to the student’s house, where she found her husband and the student together in a room. When she questioned them, Monowar and the student’s family members reportedly verbally abused her and forced her out of the house.

Shamima Jahan said, “My husband was previously involved in a romantic relationship with another student from his school, which caused widespread criticism. I am also a teacher. My elder daughter is married. Considering our family’s honour, I tried to make my husband realise his mistakes, but nothing worked. Finally, I was compelled to file a complaint.”

Monowar Hossain has denied the allegation of marriage.

Tarash Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Md. Ziaur Rahman said, “The teacher’s wife has lodged a complaint. Further legal action will be taken following an investigation.”

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