‘Joy Bangla’ No Longer the National Slogan: Appellate Division

Staff Correspondent

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court has suspended the High Court’s ruling that declared *”Joy Bangla”* as the national slogan of Bangladesh.

The order was issued on Tuesday by a bench led by Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed, following a leave-to-appeal petition filed by the interim government challenging the High Court’s verdict.

Additional Attorney General Anik R. Haque represented the state during the hearing.

“This decision by the Appellate Division means *‘Joy Bangla’* will no longer be considered the national slogan,” said Haque.

Earlier, the government had filed a leave-to-appeal request with the Supreme Court seeking a stay on the High Court’s verdict.

In March 2020, the High Court directed the government to take necessary steps to declare “Joy Bangla” as the national slogan of the country.