HC wants report on Padma inquiry by May 9

The High Court (HC) on Monday directed the government to submit a report before it on progress about formation of an inquiry commission to identify the conspirators who fabricated stories about corruption conspiracy in the Padma Bridge project.

The HC bench of Justice Quazi Reza-Ul Hoque and Justice Mohammad Ullah passed the order during hearing a suo moto rule issued by this court on February 15.

According to the court, Home secretary and cabinet secretary were directed to submit the progress report before the HC by May 9.

Deputy Attorney General Tapos Kumar Biswas on behalf of home and cabinet secretaries placed the time petition.