Former state minister Dr Murad Hassan, infamous for his indecent and vulgar remarks about women, was not allowed to enter Canada.

According to sources, Dr Murad was refused by the Border Agency of Canada at Toronto Pearson International Airport.

He was interviewed by the immigration officials at the Pearson Airport when he reached Canada at 1:30pm on Friday (Dec 10).

It was learnt that many Canadian citizens have given objection regarding his entry to Canada. Later, he was sent back by a flight of Middle-East.

Dr Murad resigned from the post of State Minister for Information and Broadcasting on December 7. He left Dhaka for Toronto on December 9 night using a diplomatic passport.

He has been in the spotlight over his offensive remarks on women and scandalous audio leaks.

On December 6, evening, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has asked Murad Hasan to step down. He resigned the following day. President Abdul Hamid also accepted his resignation.

BDST: 1353 HRS, DEC 11, 2021
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