Murad's Wife Files GD against Him over Beating

Dr Murad Hasan, who lost the post of state minister for information and broadcasting, has been accused of beating his wife.

Murad Hasan's wife Dr Jahanara Ehsan called the National Emergency Service number 999 on Thursday (January 6th) afternoon to seek police assistance. She said she was being beaten. From there the complaint goes to Dhanmondi police station.

Dr. Jahanara later filed a general diary (GD). Dhanmondi police sub-inspector (SI) Ansar Ali told the media that he called Dr Murad's wife around 9:15 pm and informed her about the beating by calling 999. After receiving the complaint, a team of Dhanmondi Police Station went to Dr. Murad's house on 15th Road.

Dhanmondi Zone Additional Commissioner of Police Ihsanul Ferdous said his wife had lodged a GD with the police against Murad Hasan alleging intimidation.

Dhanmondi Police Station OC Ikram Ali Mia also received a call from 999 and confirmed that police would be sent to Murad Hasan's flat.

Earlier, Dr. Murad Hasan lost his post due to his hateful, indecent and insulting remarks against women.