HC turns down plea against KCC mayor suspension
UNB
The High Court (HC) yesterday rejected a writ petition filed by suspended BNP-backed Khulna City Corporation (KCC) elected Mayor Moniruzzaman Moni challenging the government decision of his suspension, reports UNB. An HC bench comprising by Justice Tariqul Hakim and Justice Farid Ahmed Shibli passed the order after hearing the writ petition. Advocate Kamrul Islam Siddiqui stood for Moni while Deputy Attorney General Amatul Karim appeared for the state. Following the order, Moni told reporters that after discussion with his lawyers, he will take decision whether to move the Supreme Court. Earlier on November 2, Khulna City Corporation (KCC) elected Mayor Moniruzzaman Moni as he had been charged with criminal offences.
