Publish: 18:46, 30 Oct, 2024

HC hearing on 15th amendment adjourned till Nov 6

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HC hearing on 15th amendment adjourned till Nov 6
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The High Court (HC) today adjourned the hearing on a rule questioning the legality of the 15th amendment to the constitution till November 6.

A High Court Division bench, comprising Justice Farah Mahbub and Justice Debasish Roy Chowdhury, issued the order after senior advocate Dr Sharif Bhuiyan presented arguments on behalf of eminent citizens, including Bodiul Alam Majumder, Secretary of Shushashoner Jonno Nagorik (SHUJAN).

Senior Advocate Zainul Abedin, Fida M Kamal and Badruddoza Badal were present for BNP, while Advocate Mohammad Shisier Manir was present for Jamaat-e-Islami.

Attorney General Md Asaduzzaman was present on behalf of the state.

On August 19, the High Court issued a rule asking why the 15th amendment to the constitution would not be declared illegal.

Five eminent citizens, including Bodiul Alam Majumder, filed a writ challenging the validity of the 15th amendment.

Later Jamaat and BNP became party in the case.

On June 30, 2011, the 15th amendment to the constitution of Bangladesh was enacted by the then Awami League government.

This amendment abolished the caretaker government system and increased the number of seats reserved for women in the National Parliament from 45 to 50.

Bd-Pratidin English/ARK

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