BSS-25 HC wants report on risky school, madrasa buildings

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HC wants report on risky school, madrasa buildings

DHAKA, May 7, 2019 (BSS) – The High Court (HC) today asked authorities
concerned to submit a report on risky school and madrasa buildings across the
country.

A High Court division bench comprising Justice JBM Hassan and Justice Md
Khairul Alam passed the order today after holding hearing on a writ petition
filed in this regard. Rights group Law and Life Foundation filed the writ.

The court asked secretary of Ministry of Local Government, Rural
Development & Cooperatives and its chief engineer to conduct a survey and
submit a report on this within three months.

The High Court also ordered them to identify the risky buildings and make
those safe and environment-friendly after renovation.

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