Dr Ruhal Haque apologises

Former Health Minister Dr AFM Ruhal Haque on Monday apologised to all Awami League leaders and activists and physicians for submitting his affidavit to the Election Commission with wrong wealth information before the 10th general election. “I carelessly and unexpectedly mentioned my wife’s bank balance of Tk 7.53 crore instead of Tk 45.17 lakh in the affidavit submitted to the EC before the last general election. Later, I submitted an amended affidavit to Zila returning officer and the EC accepted the amended one,” he said. Dr Ruhal Haque was talking to reporters in front of the Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) head office after his interrogation on graft charges. The former Health Minister said he does believe that his long professional reputation and morality will finally win, according to UNB.