File photo of the Supreme CourtThe court has also issued a rule asking the government to explain the mass arrest of BNP leaders and activists in Khulna. The High Court on Monday asked law enforcement officers not to arrest or harass any BNP leaders and activists in Khulna until the Khulna City Corporation election ends. The court also issued a rule asking the government to explain the mass arrest of BNP leaders and activists in Khulna and election campaigners in defiance of Appellate Division directives. Moudud said: "The arrest of BNP leaders and activists made by the law enforcers is not legal and the arrests have been made in violation of the Supreme Court order. Those who are involved in it are not maintaining the law.”There is a guideline in the Supreme Court directives regarding mass arrests, he said.

Source: Dhaka Tribune May 14, 2018 19:30 UTC