Environmentalists urge govt The government must immediately demolish the much talked-about BGMEA building that the High Court has declared illegal, said environment and development organisations at a demonstration yesterday. It is not understandable why Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (Rajuk) is not knocking the building down despite all legal bars removed, they said during the demonstration in ... Read more
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Demolish BGMEA highrise: HC
It says the 15-storey was built on water body violating all rules, gives 90 days to get it vacated The High Court has ordered the authorities to demolish the 15-storey BGMEA building on Begunbari-Hatirjheel canal, saying it was built on a land acquired through forgery and earth-filled illegally. In a judgement yesterday, the court asked ... Read more
HC appoints amicus curiae on BGMEA bldg
The High Court yesterday appointed five amicus curiae (court’s friend) for suggesting it over its earlier rule to demolish Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) Bhaban at Hatirjheel area in the city. The amicus curiae are: former Attorney General Fida M Kamal, Barrister Rokon Uddin Mahmud,