HC issues rule to give Tk25 lakh each to expat participants of July Uprising

The High Court on Monday issued a rule asking the concerned government officials to explain why the 208 expatriate fighters of July Uprising should not get Tk25 lakh each as compensation.

All the expatriates have been returned to the country after they were detained in the Arab countries for demonstrating in support of the student-led movement during July-August 2024.

Justice Fatema Najib and Justice AFM Saiful Karim ruled in their favour, and named the secretary of the Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment, among others, as respondents.

The ruling was issued following a writ petition filed by Barrister AHM Sanjid Siddiqui.