A teacher at the Bashundhara branch was accused and later convicted of raping a student.
In March 2026, a 12th-grade student was reportedly raped while traveling by launch from Hatiya to Dhaka. Two suspects were arrested after allegedly gaining her trust by claiming to know her father. Student Expulsion Controversy (2025): In October 2025, a student named Sneha Moni A teacher at the Bashundhara branch was accused
: Students are under constant pressure to impress both parents and the media, often leaving little room for personal exploration. The "struggle, hardships, and pain" of maintaining high SSC and HSC results frequently take precedence over romantic storylines. Student Expulsion Controversy (2025): In October 2025, a
However, the walls of the school cannot keep the outside world at bay. The quintessential "Viqar romance" often involves the external male figure—students from neighboring boys' schools or colleges. The geographic reality of Dhaka facilitates this. Proximity to institutions like Notre Dame College or St. Gregory's High School creates a backdrop for accidental meetings and intentional loitering. In the pre-digital era, romance was conducted through the dangerous thrill of exchanging letters near the school gates or the fleeting eye contact during the chaotic rush of dismissal. These interactions were high-stakes; a letter discovered by a teacher or a parent meant social ruin and potential expulsion. Thus, early romantic storylines were defined by secrecy and the adrenaline of rebellion against the strict moral code the school represented. A teacher at the Bashundhara branch was accused