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Journalists have blown a trivial issue out of proportion: Rail Minister's relative

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Sun May 8, 2022 10:02 PM Last update on: Sun May 8, 2022 11:22 PM
Railways Minister’s relative Imrul Kayes Pranto. Photo: Collected

Terming the suspension of travelling ticket examiner (TTE) Shafiqul Islam and travelling without tickets a trivial matter, Railways Minister's wife's nephew Imrul Kayes Pranto blamed journalists for bringing the issue to public.

He made the remarks pointing finger at journalists who were present at Pakshi Divisional Office of Bangladesh Railways after appearing before the inquiry committee this evening.

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Imrul declined to give interview to journalists and said that journalists now pose anti-government sentiments.

Mentioning that he and his family are annoyed and embarrassed over the last few days by the questions of the media personnel, he said, "Journalists have blown a trivial issue out of proportion."

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