Former state minister for Information Advocate Tarana Halim said on social media that the audio clip of the conversation between state minister for information Dr. Murad Hasan and Dhaliwood filmmaker Emon and actress Mahiya Mahir was insulting to women.

He thanked the Prime Minister for instructing Murad Hasan to resign from the cabinet on Monday (December 6th) night from her Verified Facebook page.

Tarana Halim wrote in her post, ‘Thank you honorable Prime Minister'.

Addressing the State Minister for Information, she further wrote, "Murad Hasan, what you have done in the workplace is a conflict of interest." The language you speak is perverted, obscene, degrading to women. You have tarnished the image of the party and the government. You deserve to be punished.

The former state minister said that Rasool Karim (SAW) said- a good man always respects women. So you will be guilty in this world and in the Hereafter. Those of us who love the party know that the Prime Minister has had to be tough, tough to make this decision. But this is what we expect from the daughter of Bangabandhu.

Expressing her expectations to the Prime Minister, Tarana Halim said, "May you continue to take such drastic steps against all looters, bribe-takers, and perverts in the future." Let this example be a lesson for all.

Prime Minister's ICT Affairs Adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy has said Padma Bridge is not just an engineering masterpiece but a symbol of pride and dignity of Bangladesh as well.

"All the people of this country equally share this glory. The future of Bangladesh hinges much on this bridge," he wrote while sharing a video from his verified Facebook account on the mega project.

Monsoon is around and the river Padma will be bulging soon, the most treacherous one only after the Amazon.

Since independence, people of the entire southern region have been required to risk life for crossing the river throughout the year.

"But that risky journey seems to end on 26 June as the Awami League government has bridged your dream with reality, building a bridge to make your journey safer, easier, faster and hassle-free," Joy said.

Padma Bridge stands majestically above the river marked with one of the strongest currents in the world.

Braving a spectrum of challenges, we have finally executed this self-funded project, he said.

"It's your and my hard-earned money that contributed to this success. Padma Bridge with my money, Padma Bridge for my country," he said.

It was beyond the imagination of the world that a developing country in South Asia could handle this masterpiece structure with its own fund, Joy said.

But, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's indomitable courage and vision made this happen, he added.

"Now this success story of Bangladesh is acclaimed all across the planet. Padma Bridge, awaiting an awe-inspiring inauguration on June 25, symbolizes the dignity of Bangladesh on the global stage," Joy mentioned in his Facebook post.

This bridge has connected around one-third of the country's land area, entangled with rivers, to the capital.

Consequently, it will catalyze the local and international trades of Bangladesh.

"In addition to transforming the economic footing of around 50 million people of the South-west part of the country, it will also ensure a rise in the national income by at least 1.5%, a paradigm shift for the entire Bangladesh," Joy said.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is scheduled to inaugurate the Padma Bridge on June 25 while it will remain open for vehicular movement from 26 June.

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The newly resigned State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Dr. Murad Hasan has finally apologized for his offensive remarks.

The former state minister apologized to everyone in a Facebook status from his verified Facebook page on Tuesday (December 7).

In his status, Dr. Murad said,

“Forgive me if I have done anything wrong or if my words have hurt any mothers and sisters.

I will abide by all the decisions of Hon'ble Prime Minister, daughter of Bangabandhu Sheikh Hasina for life.

Joy Bangla

Joy Bangabandhu”

A senior official of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting told the media that the state minister had tendered his resignation citing personal reasons.

Last night, the Prime Minister ordered Dr. Murad to resign. After that, on the instructions of the Prime Minister, State Minister Dr. Murad sent his resignation letter by email.

I love inviting people to my house and feeding them. I try to arrange as many items as possible. But some niggard people will say, ‘Bengali girls are always like that, they love feeding people’.

They eat and leave calling it my culture. As if I am inviting them because of my culture and I can’t continue if I don’t practice my culture regularly. So they are blessing me and doing me a favor by coming to my house and having a meal with me. The thing is they never invite me.

I have been saying since then, not everyone in Bangladesh invites people over and eat together. Only those who have big hearts do. This is true not only for Bangladesh but everywhere in the world. Those whose hearts are big, love to cook for people or do something for others. People with small hearts are everywhere in the world, even in Bangladesh, they don't feed anyone, they don't do anything for anyone.

‘Whatever you see, hear, know, don’t panic, despair, or be upset. Believe and have patience. The trouble will be mine whatsoever. Maybe the hardship will triple. But whatever it is, there will be no single amount of deviation or irregularity or manipulation. Give it time. Wait.'

Additional Secretary Mahbub Kabir Milon, who is also the managing director of the board of directors of e-commerce company Evaly, said this in a status on Facebook on Tuesday (October 26).

The first meeting of the new board of Evaly formed under the direction of the High Court was held today. The meeting was held at Evaly's head office in Dhanmondi. Mahbub Kabir Milon and other members including the chairman of the new board were present there.