The High Court has issued a rule asking why those who were killed during the student and public anti-discrimination movement in July and August have not been declared national heroes.
An HC bench composed of Justice Kamrul Hossain Molla and Justice Kazi Zinath Haque issued the ruling on Tuesday (24 September).
The rule also includes provisions for the rehabilitation of the families of those who were injured or killed.
A report from the Ministry of Health indicated that between 15 July and 5 August, at least 631 students and members of the public lost their lives during the anti-discrimination student movement, with more than 19,200 others injured.
Meanwhile, a petition has been filed in the High Court seeking the formation of a judicial commission to identify those involved in filing false cases during the tenure of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina.
The petition also calls for punitive action against the perpetrators and for compensation to be provided to those affected by these fabricated cases.
A hearing on the petition may take place in the High Court bench of Justice Kamrul Hossain Molla and Justice Kazi Zinath Haque.
The petition was filed by Supreme Court lawyer Taimur Alam Khandaker, naming the law secretary, home secretary, and other relevant officials as respondents.
