Madrasa super removed for selling govt books

Md Tazammul Hossain, superintendent of Pattashi S Dakhil Madrasa in Zianagar upazila under the district was removed from his post yesterday as he allegedly sold government books illegally.

The madrasa managing committee has given the charge of superintendent to Mofazzal Hossain, assistant superintendent of the madrasa, sources said.

Tazammul Hossain illegally sold 800 kilograms books of the years 2013, 2014 and 2015 on Monday evening. Locals seized the books from hawkers who were selling those at Khejurtawla bazaar.

Tazammul said he sold only the old papers and damaged books after discussing it with other teachers, and has also deposited Tk 7,000 to the government treasury.

"I don't know anything about my suspension as I have taken leave today," said Tazammul.

Advocate Rofikul Islam Shimul, president of the madrasa, filed a case on Monday night accusing Tazammul and two fourth-class employees, Abu Jafar and Golam Rasul, of selling the books illegally.

Tazammul went into hiding after filing of the case.

"A case has been filed with Indurkani Police Station in the upazila and steps will be taken against the accused Tazammul," said Meer AKM Abul Khayer, secondary education officer of Zianagar upazila.

Khandakar Alauddin Al Azad, district education officer, confirmed that the superintendent has been removed from his post and said they have formed a probe committee to investigate the matter.

No comment could be taken from Rofikul Islam, president of the institution, as his cell phone was switched off.