Probe body formed to investigate school girl’s suicide

A three-member probe committee has been formed to investigate the suicide incident of a class-IX student of Viqarunnisa Noon School and College (VNSC).

Following the direction of Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid, the ministry formed the committee led by Professor Mohammad Yusuf, director of Dhaka Regional Education office, on Tuesday.

Two other members of the committee are deputy director Shakhawat Hossain of Dhaka Regional Education office and Dhaka district education officer Benzir Ahmed.

The committee has been asked to submit report within three-day.

The minister said, “We do not expect this type of incidents. Steps will be taken following the investigation.”

Meanwhile, the minister said to have a visit to the school later in the day.

Adhriti Odhikari, daughter of Dilip Odhikari, and a Class-IX student of Viqarunnisa Noon School and College reportedly committed suicide at their Shantinagar residence in the city on Monday after allegedly being rebuked by teachers for using mobile phone during examination.

Source: unb