▪︎ Incident Overview:
Victim: Kanti Lal Acharya, Acting Head Teacher
School: Bhatiari Haji Tobarak Ali Chowdhury (TAC) High School, Sitakunda, Chattogram
Date of Incident: Wednesday, April 17, 2025
Accusation: Forced resignation under political pressure
Perpetrators: Allegedly local BNP leaders, affiliates, and former students
▪︎ Viral Reaction on Social Media:
* Daughter’s Post: Bhavna Acharya, the youngest of Kanti Lal Acharya’s three daughters and a postgraduate student at the University of Chattogram, shared a heartfelt Facebook post.
* Video Included: She posted a video showing her father being coerced into signing a resignation letter.
* Viral Impact: As of Friday 10:15 AM, over 336,000 people viewed the video, and it was shared nearly 1,900 times.
▪︎ Bhavna Acharya’s Emotional Statement:
> “Do you know, we daughters can’t even sleep at night after watching the video of our father’s humiliation. Think about it—not just a teacher, he is our father. How would you feel if this happened to your father?”
Bhavna stated her father taught at the school for 35 years, with an untarnished record.
He was forced to resign without any formal or proven allegations.
He was warned not to attend school that day, fearing humiliation, but he refused to stay home, saying:
> “I have done nothing wrong. If I must step down, I will. But I will not run. Let them bring proof if they have any.”
▪︎ Details of the Incident:
* Prior to the forced resignation, cocktail bombs were reportedly exploded in the school premises.
* He was given a fabricated letter alleging voluntary resignation due to corruption, which he refused to sign.
* After pressure and threats, a second letter stating resignation for personal reasons was prepared, which he was compelled to sign.
▪︎ Reflection and Reaction:
Bhavna expressed heartbreak over how her father—who had selflessly taught students for decades, often without fees—was humiliated so publicly.
> “He helped so many without expecting anything in return. And yet, this is how a teacher is treated in our country?”
She also mentioned that her father is now physically and mentally unwell due to the trauma.
> “We are perhaps the only nation that consistently targets and humiliates its educators. It’s disgraceful.”
Conclusion:
This incident not only reflects the vulnerability of educators but also exposes the increasing politicization of educational institutions. The forced resignation of a respected teacher without any due process, under public pressure and intimidation, is a direct blow to the dignity of the teaching profession. It raises a serious call for accountability, justice, and protection for those who dedicate their lives to educating future generations. Without systemic change, incidents like this will continue to undermine the value of education and the integrity of educators in our society.
Other Detail
“35 Years of Service, One Day of Humiliation – Who Stands for Our Hindu Teachers?”