The High Court has ordered authorities to set up breastfeeding corners at all public places such as workplaces, airports, bus stands, railway stations, shopping malls, and government institutions.
The High Court bench comprising Justice Zubayer Rahman Chowdhury and Justice Kazi Ebadoth Hossain passed the order on Sunday.
The court delivered the verdict following a writ petition filed on October 24, 2019.
On October 27, 2019, the High Court issued a rule asking concerned authorities to explain why directives should not be given to set up breastfeeding and baby-care corners at workplaces, airports, bus stops, railway stations, and shopping malls.
The court also wanted to know why the Women and Children Affairs Ministry should not be directed to formulate guidelines to establish breastfeeding corners in public places and private institutions.
