The Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE) has issued a show cause notice to the principal of Nizam Uddin Ahmed Model College in Sadar Upazila of Sherpur district, Md. Saidul Islam, over allegations of suspending the salaries and allowances of two lecturers who had filed complaints regarding irregularities in his appointment. The notice, signed by Md. Main Uddin, Assistant Director (Non-Government Colleges) of DSHE, was issued on April 22, 2026. According to the notice, although the MPO (government-funded salary portion) of two lecturers—SM Shawkat Hasan (Sociology), Index No. 56852091, and Muhammad Mukhtaruzzaman (Business Organization and Management), Index No. 56852022—remains active, the current head of the institution marked their payment status as “No Payment” and cited the reason as “Suspended” during the online bill submission process from February 2026.
The principal has been instructed to provide a written explanation within five working days explaining the reasons behind this action.
Sources indicate that Md. Saidul Islam joined Char Jangaldi Rahetun Nesa High School in Sherpur Sadar Upazila as an Assistant Teacher (Computer) on July 11, 2015, and was later included in the MPO system. His index number in that position was N1127908. While still serving at the school, he joined Nizam Uddin Ahmed Model College as principal in 2018. Subsequently, on July 6, 2022, when the college was brought under MPO, he was included as the founding principal.
Questions were raised regarding his sudden appointment and MPO inclusion as founding principal. In response, two lecturers of the college—SM Shawkat Hasan and Muhammad Mukhtaruzzaman—submitted written complaints. DSHE initiated an investigation based on these অভিযোগs. It is alleged that following the submission of these complaints, the principal suspended the salaries and allowances of the two lecturers starting from February 2026.
DSHE has stated that a head of an institution cannot suspend a teacher’s salary without valid justification. Even in cases of temporary suspension, a teacher is entitled to subsistence allowance.
The matter is currently under review, and further action will depend on the explanation provided by the principal.