A 12-year-old madrasa student, Tawhid Hossain, was found dead in the toilet of Markajun Noor International Madrasa in Comilla.
- The madrasa authorities claimed it was a suicide, but Tawhid’s family and locals demanded an investigation.
- Tawhid’s father, Khorshed Alam, expressed doubts about the suicide claim.
- Local residents reported previous incidents of physical abuse and torture at the madrasa.
- The police recovered the body and are analyzing CCTV footage.
- The madrasa director denied any torture or wrongdoing.
- A wrongful death case was filed, and the post-mortem report is awaited.
Source: Prothom Alo (7 November 2024)
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