DOT Desk: The quota issue is no longer a matter for the government to decide, as it is now with the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court will make the final decision after hearing all parties involved, reports Dhaka Tribune.
Law Minister Anisul Huq made these remarks in response to reporters’ questions at the Secretariat on Tuesday. When asked about the application for intervention by the agitators, he said: “I have come to know that they want to be included in the case of the Appellate Division and have applied for it. The hearing will be held tomorrow (Wednesday). In that case, I think they are taking the right approach.”The law minister said: “As far as I know, when this case was heard in the High Court Division, those who are now protesting against the quota did not appoint any lawyer to present their case in court, nor did they submit their statements.
The case was decided, and it is now in the Appellate Division. As of yesterday (Monday), they had no lawyer to present their case. Protesting on the streets and shouting will not resolve the issue. If this continues, it could eventually lead to contempt of court.”

“If they present their statements as parties, then the Appellate Division will certainly hear all sides and deliver justice. That is our hope. I think they have taken a positive step today, and I applaud it. They will now present their case in court. Since they have decided to go to court, they should withdraw their agitation,” he added.