HC asks to remove posters on city flyovers within two weeks

The High Court has ordered the concerned authorities to remove graffiti and posters on flyovers in the capital within the next two weeks.

The court also issued a rule asking why inaction of the authorities in doing so would not be declared illegal.

A High Court Division Bench consisting Justice Farah Mahbub and Justice Ahmed Sohel passed the order along with the ruling after holding a hearing on a writ.

Besides, the court also ordered to form a monitoring team within the next 7 days to control poster activities on flyovers and fixed February 27 for the next order on the matter.

A High Court Division Bench consisting Justice Farah Mahbub and Justice Ahmed Sohel passed the order along with the ruling after holding a hearing on a writ.

A writ was filed by Human Rights Peace for Bangladesh (HRPB), seeking instructions to remove graffiti and posters on the capital's flyovers.

"The beauty of our city is being destroyed by these posters and wall arts. They must be removed and placed in the proper manner," the HC observed.