A 12-year-old Class-IV student at a government primary school in Chandpur’s Shahrasti upazila has been found five months pregnant, with her family accusing a 60-year-old neighbour of raping her.
The incident took place in Chitoshi East Union and has sparked concern in the locality. The accused, identified as Nasir Uddin, reportedly went into hiding after the allegation surfaced.
According to local residents and family members, the girl is the daughter of physically challenged parents and regularly worked at the accused’s house.
The child alleged that about seven months ago, her parents sent her to Nasir Uddin’s house at his request to assist with household chores. During that period, he allegedly behaved inappropriately with her on several occasions.
She further alleged that in February, Nasir Uddin forcibly took her into a room and raped her. He allegedly threatened to kill her parents if she disclosed the incident, leaving her too frightened to tell anyone.
The matter came to light on 2 June when the girl’s aunt noticed physical changes and questioned her. Family members said the child then disclosed the alleged rape.
The family later took her to a physician, who confirmed that she was five months pregnant.
Local residents said the accused fled the area after the allegation emerged.
The victim’s mother alleged that her daughter had been raped and threatened with death.
“My daughter is now five months pregnant. We will seek legal action and demand justice from the administration,” she said.
Md Aminul Islam, a member of Ward No. 5 of Chitoshi East Union Parishad, said he had heard about the incident and found the allegations credible after making inquiries.
“It is a shameful incident involving the young daughter of a helpless family. I demand exemplary punishment for the accused,” he said.
Shahrasti Police Station Officer-in-Charge Mir Mahbubur Rahman said police had not yet received a formal complaint.
“If a complaint is filed, the matter will be investigated and legal action will be taken accordingly,” he said.
