Former National Board of Revenue (NBR) member Matiur Rahman, accused in the widely discussed “goat scandal,” faced a public scolding from his wife, former Raipura Upazila Chairman Laila Kaniz, while standing in the dock on Sunday.

Witnesses said the couple stood in the courtroom for 45 minutes during an Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) hearing. As Matiur attempted to speak with their lawyers, Laila abruptly snapped at him, saying: “You talk too much. Stay quiet. This happened because of you.” Stunned, Matiur fell silent while Laila continued conversing with the lawyers.

At one point, a woman nearby whispered, “There are journalists here. Be careful what you say.” Later, ACC Deputy Assistant Director Sabikun Nahar petitioned for a three-day remand of the accused couple.