Char Fasson Education Office Faces Allegations Over Government Funds and Teacher Collections

Government-funded primary schools in Char Fasson upazila of Bhola, Bangladesh, have come under scrutiny following allegations of irregularities in the use of public funds, fake vouchers and collections from teachers. A group of government primary school teachers has submitted a written complaint seeking an investigation into the alleged financial irregularities involving the upazila primary education office.

The allegations concern several government-funded programmes and payments during the 2024-25 and 2025-26 financial years. However, the claims have not been established through an independent investigation, and the concerned education official has denied wrongdoing, saying official documents support the expenditure.

What Are the Allegations in Char Fasson?

According to the written complaint reported by RTV, teachers alleged that money allocated for inter-union football tournaments and primary education award competitions was withdrawn through vouchers without being properly distributed at the union level.

The complaint reportedly cited allocations of Tk 155,000 for an inter-union football tournament and Tk 84,000 for an inter-union primary education award competition during the 2025-26 financial year.

Teachers also raised questions over funds allocated to 42 government primary schools that served as polling centres. They alleged that approximately Tk 1.5 million was withdrawn and that teachers were pressured to provide money from individual schools. The complaint further alleged that the money was withdrawn several months after the election.

Another allegation concerns Tk 90,000 allocated to purchase special devices for children with disabilities. Teachers claimed that the amount was withdrawn through allegedly false vouchers without the equipment being purchased.

Disputes Over Education in Emergency Funds

The complaint also focuses on the Education in Emergency programme.

Teachers alleged that 12 government primary schools received Tk 300,000 each during the 2024-25 financial year. For 2025-26, nine schools reportedly received allocations ranging from Tk 200,000 to Tk 300,000.

According to the complaint, some of these funds were not used for the intended work and were allegedly distributed among individuals instead. There were also allegations that some schools received allocations more than once and that allocations were made through the same individual on multiple occasions.

These claims are particularly significant because government grants for school infrastructure and emergency education needs are intended to support students and improve learning conditions. Any diversion or improper withdrawal of such funds, if established, could affect both school facilities and the delivery of basic education services.

Teachers Allegedly Asked to Pay From Government Grants

The complaint also contains allegations involving direct collections from teachers.

Several teachers reportedly alleged that Tk 500 was collected from the Tk 7,500 allocation provided to each school under the pre-primary programme.

There were further allegations that 96 teachers did not receive their entertainment allowances promptly and were instead asked to pay Tk 500 each. Teachers also claimed that money related to contingency expenses, transportation, travel allowances and different observance programmes was not always paid to the intended recipients in the normal manner.

A separate complaint reported this week alleged that an office assistant at the Char Fasson primary education office demanded Tk 40,000 in connection with the release of a teacher's long-pending area bill of about Tk 140,000. The employee denied demanding money. The upazila primary education officer said the allegation would be investigated and that departmental action could follow if it was proven.

Tk 18.15 Million Wi-Fi Payment Also Questioned

One of the larger financial allegations concerns school internet services.

Teachers alleged that Tk 18.15 million was withdrawn even though some schools reportedly did not have functioning Wi-Fi or active internet connections. They claimed that the payments were processed without the required certification from the relevant teachers and through an alleged arrangement with a service provider.

Because the amount is considerably larger than the individual teacher-related collections mentioned in the complaint, this issue could become an important part of any financial review. Verification would require checking payment records, invoices, service agreements, school-level certifications and evidence that internet services were actually delivered.

Education Officer Denies the Allegations

Char Fasson Upazila Primary Education Officer Md. Mizanur Rahman rejected the allegations, according to RTV. He said that the relevant office documents were available and that the expenditures had been made according to proper procedures.

The district primary education officer, Aminul Islam, reportedly said he had not received a complaint directly and that the relevant authorities would investigate where the complaint had been submitted.

The controversy has also produced competing claims from teachers. On September 14, a group of government primary school teachers held a press conference and described allegations against the education officer and teachers as false, fabricated and motivated. They said the complaints were being used for personal interests and denied the reported financial irregularities.

This means the current dispute involves allegations and counter-allegations rather than an established finding of financial misconduct.

Why an Independent Investigation Matters

The allegations cover multiple categories of government expenditure, including school grants, infrastructure-related funds, education programmes, teacher allowances, digital services and election-related school repairs.

A proper investigation would need to establish several basic facts: how much money was officially allocated, which schools received it, who was authorised to withdraw the funds, what work was actually completed and whether supporting invoices and vouchers are genuine.

School-level verification would also be important. For example, claims involving Wi-Fi services could be checked against installation records, service contracts and actual connectivity at the schools. Similarly, allegations involving emergency education grants could be compared with physical work completed at the relevant institutions.

Until such verification is completed, the allegations should not be treated as proven corruption.

What Happens Next?

The teachers have reportedly sought investigation and administrative or legal action from the relevant authorities, with copies of the complaint sent to several education and administrative offices.

The next important development will therefore be whether a formal investigation is ordered and whether authorities examine the financial documents, school records and payment trails connected to the allegations.

For students, teachers and local communities, the key issue is not simply whether money was allocated but whether the funds reached their intended purpose.

Bottom Line

The controversy in Char Fasson centres on allegations that government grants meant for primary schools were improperly handled and that teachers were asked to provide money from various allowances or school allocations. The education officer has rejected the allegations, while another group of teachers has publicly disputed the claims.

At this stage, the allegations remain subject to verification. An independent examination of financial records, vouchers, bank transactions, school-level expenditure and physical work would be necessary to determine whether any irregularities actually occurred.

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