SUNAMGANJ, Nov 18: At least 40 people were injured in a clash between two groups in Shantiganj Upazila of the district over the removal of the head teacher of a local high school on Sunday.
Locals said that students had been protesting for about a month, demanding the removal of the head teacher of Goninagar Sholo Gram High School, due to his alleged misconduct and mismanagement.
Tensions had escalated as teachers boycotted classes and the issue created a division among teachers, students and locals.
On Sunday, a clash broke out between supporters and opponents of the head teacher, resulting in extensive injuries. Thirty of the injured are currently being treated at Sunamganj Sadar Hospital, while two critically wounded individuals have been transferred to Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital.
Dr Shafiqul Islam, a physician at Sunamganj Sadar Hospital, confirmed that 30 injured people received medical attention and two were sent to Sylhet for further treatment.
Officer-in-Charge of Shantiganj Police Station Md Akram Ali said, "Several people were injured in the clash between the two groups supporting and opposing the head teacher. The situation is now under control."
However, reports indicated that the district administration has been investigating complaints against the head teacher.
