While Anowar attended the hearing, his bride waited a few kilometres away along with her family members, as preparations for the wedding came to an abrupt halt. Officials at the hearing centre, upon learning of his wedding scheduled for the day, cooperated to expedite the process. The groom's family members and some residents expressed anger over what they described as unnecessary harassment. “Anowar Hossain Khan’s case shows how stressed people are, as he was forced to prioritise the hearing over his wedding. He eventually tied the knot three hours behind schedule, turning his wedding day into an extraordinary reminder of the coexistence of a personal milestone and administrative processes.

Source: The Telegraph January 28, 2026 13:09 UTC