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Supreme Court stays HC order on compensation for Rajib’s family
The Supreme Court has stayed the High Court order that directed two bus operators to compensate Tk 10 million to the family of Rajib Hossain, who died last month after losing his hand in a collision between the two buses.
Published : 22 May 2018, 08:37 AM
Updated : 22 May 2018, 08:37 AM
It also asked the HC to form an independent committee to identify the real culprit of the incident.
The body will have to submit the evaluation report to the HC by June 30 and in accordance with the report, the HC will determine the compensation for the Rajib’s family, according to the top court.
A four-member bench of the Appellate Division headed by Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain stayed the High Court order on Tuesday after hearing two appeals filed by Bangladesh Road and Transport Corporation or BRTC and Sajan Paribahan challenging the HC order.
Rajib, who lost his right hand after it became stuck between two buses in Bangla Motor area on Apr 3, succumbed to his injuries at DMCH on Apr 17. He was a third-year student of Government Titumir College.
On May 8, the HC directed the BRTC and Swajan Paribahan operators to pay the compensation following a writ petition filed by Barrister Ruhul Quddus.
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