‘Conscience didn’t work’, says headmaster after school drinking and drunkenness during HSC exams

❐ District Representative

A show-cause notice has been issued to the headmaster of Shahjadpur Upazila of Sirajganj for allegedly shouting, shouting and getting drunk after drinking alcohol during the HSC exam.

The Upazila Secondary Education Office issued him a show cause notice on Thursday after a video of the incident went viral on social media.

The incident took place at Nukali Multi-Purpose High School in Potajia Union of the upazila.

In this regard, Shahjadpur Upazila Executive Officer (UNO) Sabrina Sharmin said that when the video came to light, Upazila Secondary Education Officer (acting) Saidul Islam summoned the headmaster Ruhul Amin. He has been asked to submit a written reply within 3 working days.

In the video that went viral, headmaster Ruhul Amin is seen sitting in his room, talking nonsense. He is also heard admitting to drinking alcohol. At one point, he speaks in offensive language to those present. Upon receiving the news, his relatives came and took him home from the school.

The father of a ninth-grade student, who did not want to be named due to security concerns, said, “Headmaster Ruhul Amin has been drinking alcohol in the school for a long time. He frequents the shelters of local BNP and Jamaat leaders. Because of his influence, none of the teachers, students, or guardians dare to protest.”

Another parent said that due to such a terrible environment at the school, parents are concerned about the quality of education and their safety.

Following the incident, parents and local residents demanded action against the headmaster.

On Friday afternoon, headmaster Ruhul Amin said that he drank alcohol due to mental unrest. He was not in his right mind at the time. He does not remember what he said or did in that state. He also admitted that it was his mistake to go to school in that state.

He frankly admitted his responsibility, saying that his conscience was not working at that time. Otherwise, such an incident would not have happened.

In this regard, the UNO said, the headmaster has been asked to respond to the complaint. If the response is not satisfactory, action will be recommended to the higher authorities.