BigstockThe court also asked the respondents to show why it should not be mandatory for couples to submit certificates on Thalassemia and dope test results before marriageThe High Court has issued a rule asking authorities concerned to explain why dope test for recruitment of government job candidates and blood test prior to marriage should not be declared compulsory. The court also asked the respondents to show why it should not be mandatory for couples to submit certificates on Thalassemia and dope test results before marriage. The High Court bench of Justice JBM Hassan and Justice Md Khairul Alam came up with the rule on Monday following a writ petition filed in this regard. The public interest litigation (PIL) petition was filed on July 5. Cabinet secretary, Law secretary, Health secretary, inspector general of Police, director general of Health Directorate and director general of Department of Narcotics Control were made respondents to the rule.

Source: Dhaka Tribune November 05, 2018 14:37 UTC