Wife files GD against former state minister Murad
Dr Jahanara Ehsan, wife of former state minister for Information and Broadcasting Murad Hasan, has filed a general diary (GD) accusing him of torturing her and making death threats.
She registered the complaint with Dhanmondi Model Police Station on Thursday evening citing insecurity, said Ikram Ali Mia, officer-in-charge (OC) of the police station.
Jahanara alleged that she has been subjected to physical and mental torture by her husband and even he threatened to kill her.
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Earlier in the afternoon, she called the national emergency service-999 and sought cooperation from the police to save her from his torture.
Responding to the call, a team of Dhanmondi police visitied their Dhanmondi residence. However, Murad left the house before the arrival of the law enforcers.
Murad Hasan has been in the spotlight for his derogatory remarks. Amid the criticism, a leaked phone conversation of Murad with actress Mahiya Mahi also drew flak.
Murad also made hateful and racist remarks about Tarique Rahman's daughter Zaima Rahman last year.
Many Awami League leaders said the two back-to-back incidents involving the state minister have embarrassed the government and the party too.
Despite being criticised for commenting on the BNP leader's daughter, Murad Hasan told the BBC that he would not withdraw his comments and he had done nothing wrong. However, the incident has sparked controversy in political circles.
He submitted resignation letter to the Information Ministry on 7 December citing "personal reasons".
