Sylhet teacher files police complaint over online harassment after viral video
The school headteacher names several Facebook pages over their alleged role in spreading the video with what she says were derogatory captions.
Highlights:
- Complaint names several Facebook pages, police say
- Investigation underway into alleged social media harassment
- Teachers nationwide continue expressing solidarity with Beauty Pal
- Accused denies involvement beyond seeking her comments
The Sylhet schoolteacher Beauty Rani Pal has filed a general diary (GD) with police, alleging online harassment and cyberbullying after a video of her was circulated on social media.
The complaint, lodged with Fenchuganj Police Station, names several Facebook pages over their alleged role in spreading the video, Officer-in-Charge (OC) Md Lutfur Rahman confirmed today (27 July).
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"The teacher has filed a GD over the viral video. The complaint mentions several Facebook pages, including Fenchuganj Protidin. We are investigating the matter and necessary legal action will be taken," the OC told The Business Standard.
Beauty Pal could not be reached for comment despite repeated calls and WhatsApp messages on Monday afternoon and evening.
Earlier, she had told TBS that she was unable to comment on the matter without permission from the relevant authorities.
The headteacher of Pitaitikor Government Primary School in Fenchuganj recently came under criticism after posting a short video of herself walking on the school premises, set to the song Sraboner Meghgulu by Different Touch vocalist Mezba.
The video triggered trolling and online abuse, with some social media users demanding action against the district's best primary school teacher for 2026.
However, the incident has also prompted widespread support from teachers and people from other professions across the country, many of whom have posted similar videos on Facebook in solidarity with Beauty Pal.
According to the complaint, a Facebook page named Fenchuganj Protidin shared the video with what she described as a negative caption.
Beauty Pal alleged that expatriate Asif Iqbal Iron circulated the video, subjecting her to cyberbullying and public humiliation.
Responding to the criticism on Sunday, Beauty Pal said a progressive curriculum alone was not enough if society continued to hold narrow-minded attitudes.
"If there is any allegation against a teacher, it should be reported to the appropriate authorities. Subjecting someone to public humiliation in this way is not acceptable," she said.
She also explained that she was unfamiliar with creating social media reels and had asked a colleague how to make one.
The video, she said, was recorded by the colleague after school hours while she was walking around the school campus.
Expressing disappointment over the backlash, she said Bangladesh would struggle to keep pace with the developed world unless people embraced a more modern and open mindset.
Contacted for comment, Asif Iqbal said, "I greeted the teacher respectfully and asked for her comments about the video. I did not say anything else."
