DHAKA, Dec 02, 2024 (BSS) - The state has pleaded to stay the High Court (HC) order that declared 'Joy Bangla' as the national slogan of Bangladesh.

Confirming the information to newsmen, Additional Attorney General Barrister Aneek Rushd Haque said the petition in this regard was filed with the concerned wing of the Appellate Division and it is likely to be heard on Sunday (08-12-24) next.

The High Court on March 10, 2020, passed the order, declaring 'Joy Bangla' as the national slogan of the country.

A High Court division bench comprising Justice FRM Nazmul Ahasan and Justice KM Kamrul Kader passed the order, declaring absolute a rule issued earlier in this regard.