The ICT state minister came to work pillion-riding on a motorcycle but did not wear a helmet on Tuesday. The photos Palak posted of him riding to work at Dhaka’s Agargaon gathered much flak on Facebook. The ICT Division's statement explained that Palak had a 12pm meeting to catch at his ministry but was stuck in traffic, which compelled him to take a bike to work. Unlike his many senior colleagues from the previous cabinet, Palak retained his portfolio as state minister and was headed to his first day of office on Tuesday. “The bike I hurriedly took a ride on did not have an extra helmet.

Source: bd News24 January 08, 2019 14:14 UTC