City Desk :
The government would not bypass the Supreme Court, Anisul said at the National Press Club on Tuesday.
“A question has arisen whether the quota issue is a matter for the government or the judiciary.
Once an issue reaches the court, the government waits for its verdict before taking steps. However, the students did not wait for the court’s decision., reports UNB.
The minister went on to say that the prime minister abolished the quota system in 2018, and seven to eight children of freedom fighters later filed a case in this connection in the High Court.
“Those currently protesting the quota system did not approach the High Court. When the High Court’s verdict was published in the newspapers, they launched their protests. Subsequently, they chose to remain on the streets rather than go to the High Court.
“The protesters approached the Appellate Division, which then advised all protesting students to return to their educational institutions. University vice chancellors and proctors were instructed to ensure that students resumed their studies.
“The protesters were encouraged to present their case to the court through their lawyers. The court assured them that their arguments would be considered during the final verdict.”
Anisul questioned the need for continuing protests when the Supreme Court had given them this assurance.
He said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina would listen to reasonable arguments and do what was best for the people, but her government would not deviate from its principles.
“Today, we hear students chanting slogans similar to those from the Indemnity law era. If they were saying, ‘Who am I, who are you, we are Bangalis, we are the children of freedom fighters,’ I would certainly say they are on the right path.”
