File photo of Bangladesh High CourtThe order to remove dangerous utility poles was passed on ThursdayThe High Court has directed the authorities concerned to remove all dangerous electricity poles from roads and highways within the next 60 days. The bench of Justice Sheikh Hassan Arif and Justice Razik-Al-Jalil passed the order on Thursday, after hearing a petition filed regarding the matter. Supreme Court lawyer Barrister Syedul Huq Sumon moved for the plea while Deputy Attorney General Mokhlesur Rahman represented the state during the hearing. Following a report published in a national daily, Syedul Huq Sumon filed a petition with the High Court seeking its directive on the government to remove the poles.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 14, 2019 09:11 UTC