Three students were injured on Thursday when the ceiling of a classroom collapsed at Raipur Janakalyan Multipurpose High School in Lakshmipur during lessons.
The incident occurred around 1:30 pm during a sixth-grade class.
The injured students, Ritu Banik, Nadia Akter, and Samia Akter, were admitted to the Upazila Health Complex for treatment.
Students said a section of the plaster and beams fell while the class was ongoing, causing panic. Footage from the classroom CCTV shows the ceiling collapse and students rushing out to safety. The injured were later rescued and taken to hospital.
Students claimed the building was already unsafe and classes had been conducted despite the risk. They demanded urgent repairs or construction of a new building to ensure safe learning conditions.
Teacher Abdul Mannan Pasha said the accident was unexpected and several students were hurt. Headmaster Md. Selim said classes continued in the unsafe building due to lack of alternatives and that authorities had been repeatedly informed but no support was provided. The injured students have received first aid and were sent home.
Raipur Upazila Education Officer Touhidul Islam said the unsafe condition had been reported to higher authorities, but no funds were available to take immediate action.