DHAKA, July 7, 2024 (BSS) - Education Minister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury today 
said the quota issue is now under trial.

"We must respect the rule of law and since it is still pending in the High 
Court, a definite verdict will be given by our Honourable Supreme Court. So, 
commenting on it as contempt of court unless the final verdict is announced," 
he said.

The minister said this while addressing a reception ceremony for the 
meritorious children, who obtained GPA-5 in Secondary School Certificate 
(SSC) examinations-2023 and 2024 and Higher Secondary School Certificate 
(HSC) examinations-2023, of Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) members as the chief 
guest at its Nasrul Hamid auditorium.

The minister refrained from any comment on the matter, which would be 
contempt of court, adding: "It would not be appropriate to comment on the 
issue now from a responsible part or place of the country. The executive 
department can look into the matter after the verdict of the court."

On the occasion, crests, certificates and stipend money were given to the DRU 
member's meritorious children.

Chaired by DRU President Syed Shukur Ali Shuvo, the function was also 
addressed, among others, by Chairman of South Bangla Agriculture and Commerce 
(SBAC) Bank PLC AZM Shafiuddin Shamim, MP, and its Additional Managing 
Director (in-charge of managing director) Md Nurul Azim. 

General Secretary of DRU Mohi Uddin gave a welcome speech on the occasion 
while its Welfare Secretary Tanver Ahmed moderated the programme. 

Joint Secretary Md Mizanur Rahman (Mizan Rahman), Finance Secretary Md Zakir 
Hussain, Organising Secretary Khalid Saifullah, Office Secretary Rafiq Rafi, 
Information Technology and Training Secretary Md Rashim (Rashim Mollah), 
Entertainment Secretary Mohammad Salim Ullah (Mejbah)and executive members-- 
Sayeed Shipon, Rafiq Mridha, Delwar Hossain Mohin and Md Shariful Islam-- 
were present, among others.

Apart from this, former Office Secretary of DRU M Badiuzzaman, its members 
Shaheen Hasnat and Ashushot Sarkar, all are the parents of the meritorious 
students, also spoke. 

A total of 43 meritorious students-- 12 of the SSC-2023, 21 of the SSC-2024 
and 11 of the HSC-2023-- were felicitated on the occasion. 

DRU is holding the auspicious programme with the support of SBAC Bank PLC. 
Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the bank Asadullahil Ghalib was accorded by 
a crest at the programme.