The High Court on Sunday set September 26 for the hearing on a rule that was issued on holding talks between the heads of the country’s two main political parties: ruling Awami League and main opposition BNP.
The HC bench of Justice Naima Haider and Justice Zafar Ahmed fixed the date following a plea of Eunus Ali Akond, the writ petitioner.
On March 27, Justice Nizamul Huq led HC bench issued the rule after hearing the writ.
The rule asked why AL President Sheikh Hasina and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia should not be instructed to hold a political dialogue for conducting free and fair general polls.
It also asked why the home secretary would not be instructed to cease atrocities like damaging of vehicles, arson and bomb explosions in disguise of exercising democratic rights and political activity.
Asked, Supreme Court lawyer Akond told the Dhaka Tribune that though the writ encompassed a political issue, the HC could pass any direction on it as the writ was filed to enforce fundamental rights of the people.
The petition sought the HC’s interference so that the premier and the opposition chief held dialogue to find out a way-out of the political conflict and ensure a fair and peaceful national election.
