Barguna, Nov 18 — Primary school heads Shawkat Ali Hiron, divorced at his wedding, and his aunt Tahmina Khanam have been suspended for allegedly demanding dowry from bride Farzana Yasmin's family.
Kalaparha primary and mass education officer Ruhul Amin on Friday said Patuakhali primary and mass education officer Abdul Kader ordered the suspension taking retroactive effect from Nov 15.
"The suspension letters will be sent to them on Saturday as the office is closed [on Friday]. But they have been verbally informed," he added.
Hiron, who hails from Kalaparha upazila, is the headmaster of Uttar Chakamaya Government Primary School. His aunt Tahmina is the headmistress of Nilganj Primary Government Primary School in the same area.
Hours after his marriage on Nov 11, Hiron allegedly voiced his support when his aunt Tahmina had demanded dowry from Farzana's father. The bride claimed that she divorced Hiron then and there.
She later demanded punishment of Hiron, who on Wednesday dismissed her claim that she had asked him whether he supported his aunt's demand for dowry. "She [Farzana] left my side without saying anything."
Earlier on Monday, while speaking to bdnews24.com, he claimed, "The bride's family broke off the marriage because they did not like the gifts we had given."
The deputy commissioner of the district had promised steps against Hiron and his aunt later.
Several ministers welcomed Farzana for her courageous action.
The government launched an investigation into the matter amid widespread criticism surrounding the incident. The investigators submitted the report on Wednesday.
bdnews24.com
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