HC Directs Govt to Submit Khaleda Zia’s Birthday Paper

The High Court has directed the government to submit documents determining genuine date of birth of BNP chief Khaleda Zia within 60 days.

A Division Bench comprising Justice M Enayetur Rahim and Justice Sardar Md Rashed Jahangir came passed the order on Sunday.

The HC order came following a writ petition filed by Supreme Court lawyer Mamun Or Rashid, challenging the legality of celebrating birthday by Khaleda Zia on August 15.

Ruling of the apex court is likely to resolve the controversy over Khaleda Zia’s celebration of birthday on August 15 which is treated as National Mourning Day.

Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman along with most of his family members was killed on August 15, 1975.

BNP chief has invited much criticism in social and political arena for celebrating birthday on the day.