Bench Dispute Turns Violent: Class 9 Student Stabs Two Classmates

Local Correspondent

A Class 9 student stabbed two classmates following a dispute over seating arrangements at Lotakhola High School in Dhaka’s Dohar upazila.

The incident occurred around 10:00 AM on Monday. One victim sustained critical injuries and was rushed to Dhaka Medical College Hospital, while the other is being treated at the local health complex.

Sources indicate the conflict began earlier at 8:00 AM during a private coaching session conducted by teacher Md. Roni at a nearby residence. A verbal altercation erupted between student Masihur and classmates Rabbi and Yusuf over bench seating. The argument reignited upon returning to school, culminating in Masihur stabbing both victims with a knife from his bag.

Witnesses reported the injured students collapsed bleeding as Masihur fled. Teachers and students later transported them to Dohar Upazila Health Complex.

Dr. Ashraful Alam confirmed Rabbi’s critical condition necessitated immediate transfer to Dhaka, while Yusuf remains under intensive observation locally.

Headmaster Surendra Kumar Mondal condemned the incident: “Though originating during coaching, such violence is utterly unacceptable on school premises.” He announced emergency meetings with staff and governing bodies, warning of potential police involvement and institutional action.

Dohar Police Station’s OC-in-charge Md. Rezaul Karim stated officers responded promptly but await formal complaints to initiate legal proceedings.