28 September, 2026 – Sunamganj, Bangladesh: A Hindu government primary school teacher was allegedly attacked and seriously injured after reportedly protesting an attempt to occupy recorded land in Dharmapasha upazila of Sunamganj.
The victim, Liton Chandra Barman, 30, acting head teacher of Pathariakanda Government Primary School, was allegedly attacked with sharp weapons in front of the school on Sunday morning. He sustained injuries to his head and various parts of his body.
Liton was reportedly taken to the Dharmapasha Upazila Health Complex in critical condition for treatment.
According to local residents and the victim’s family, Tinu Mia, accompanied by his brother, nephew, maternal nephew and other relatives, allegedly attempted to occupy land recorded in the name of Rabi Chandra Barman by putting up red flags on the property.
When Liton’s father and relatives protested the alleged land occupation, the group reportedly attacked Liton with sharp weapons.
Local residents later rescued Liton in a bloodied condition and took him to the Dharmapasha Upazila Health Complex for medical treatment.
Imam Hossain, officer-in-charge of Dharmapasha Police Station, said he had learned that a teacher had been injured. He added that legal action would be taken if a formal complaint was received.
The allegations regarding the land occupation and attack have not yet been independently established, and police investigation is awaited.
