The High Court (HC) on Monday issued a rule to examine why the abolition of the caretaker government system through the Fifteenth Amendment should not be deemed illegal.

Law Secretary, Legislative Secretary, and the Secretary of the National Parliament Secretariat, among others, have been directed to respond within four weeks, as reported by Attorney General Md Asaduzzaman.

This order came from Justice Naima Haider and Justice Shashanka Shekhar Roy, following a writ petition from Badiul Alam Majumdar, secretary of Shushashoner Jonno Nagorik (SHUJAN), and four others.

Dr. Sharif Bhuiyan represented the petitioners, while Attorney General Md Asaduzzaman represented the state.

The Fifteenth Amendment not only abolished the caretaker government provision but also mandated that national elections be conducted under the existing party government within the last 90 days of the parliamentary term.

Additionally, it recognized Sheikh Mujibur Rahman as the Father of the Nation and increased reserved seats for women in the National Parliament from 45 to 50.

The amendment led to the end of the caretaker system and contributed to a 15-year period of autocratic rule by Sheikh Hasina.

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