Dhaka, Jan. 23 -- Police have arrested an administrative officer of Sharmin Academy in Naya Paltan area in Dhaka over allegations of physically and mentally abusing a four-year-old student.

Pabitra Kumar Barua,47, was arrested around 4:30 am on Friday from Mirpur-6 during a special drive.

A video of the incident circulated widely on social media, triggering strong public outrage. .

The victim, Muhammad Farz Bin Aman, joined the academy's play class on November 19, 2025.

On January 18, 2026, his mother dropped him at the school around 11:20 am.

When she returned in the afternoon, she found the school's principal Sharmin Jahan and Pabitra holding the child inside an office room.

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