Why should ‘Joy Bangla’ not be national slogan, HC to govt
The High Court issues a rule asking the government to explain why “Joy Bangla” should not be declared as the national slogan. In this photo, on February 15, 1971, Joy Bangla Bahini presented guard of honour to Bangabandhu at Dhaka University campus. Photo: Collected
The High Court today issued a rule asking the government to explain why “Joy Bangla” should not be declared as the national slogan.
The bench of Justice Quazi Reza-Ul Hoque and Justice Mohammad Ullah came up with the rule following a writ petition filed by Supreme Court lawyer Bashir Ahmed.
In the petition, he said that “Joy Bangla” was the slogan of freedom fighters and all the people of Bangladesh during the Liberation War in 1971.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. “Joy Bangla” was the slogan of our independence and national unity and therefore it should remain as the national slogan in the future generations as a symbol of national spirit and patriotism.
The High Court today fixed next Sunday for hearing the rule.
The secretaries to the cabinet division, Law Ministry and Education Ministry have been made respondents to the rule.
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