A madrasa director in Purbadhala has been accused of sexually assaulting a child who worked at his shop by luring the boy into his own private room. With the assistance of residents, the police have arrested the accused, identified as Abdullah Al Mamun Dulal (50). The incident occurred on the night of Sunday, October 18. The arrest was made following a complaint filed by the victim’s family. The arrested individual, Abdullah Al Mamun Dulal, serves as the director of a madrasa in Purbadhala Upazila. He also owns a pharmacy, where the victim was employed.

In a written complaint filed at the police station, the child’s father stated that his son had returned home and gone to sleep after finishing his shift at the pharmacy on the night of the incident. Around 9:30 PM, the accused summoned the child and took him into his own bedroom. The complaint alleges that the child was sexually assaulted there against his will. According to the complaint, the child fell ill following the incident and disclosed the sexual abuse to his family members. Once the incident came to light, residents apprehended the accused and notified the police.

Upon receiving the information, the Upazila administration and the Purbadhala police visited the scene. The accused, Dulal, was subsequently arrested. The victim has been sent to Mymensingh Medical College Hospital for medical treatment and necessary examinations. Regarding the case, the Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Purbadhala Police Station, Md. Abdullah Al Mamun, confirmed that the accused has been arrested. Purbadhala Upazila Executive Officer (UNO) Md. Shafiqul Islam stated that the matter is being treated with the utmost seriousness. He added that the Upazila administration will provide full cooperation to ensure that legal action is taken.