Nothing to do until solution comes from court

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that the government cannot take any action regarding the quota system until the court issues a solution.

“The executive authority has nothing to do right now when the higher court or the court passes a judgment. The issue will have to be solved at the court,” she said at a press conference today held at her official residence, Ganabhaban, to discuss the outcomes of her recent visit to China.

Addressing the quota protesters, she remarked that those leading the movement do not adhere to laws, do not respect the court, do not understand the Constitution, or comprehend governmental operations. “Yes, they are meritorious, but they will have to have ideas about these matters,” she added.

Sheikh Hasina noted that the court has provided the protesters the opportunity to present their arguments in a legal setting. However, they seem to prefer resolving the matter through street protests.

“Since the issue went to the court and the court passed a judgment, I have no right to stand against the judgment right now and the constitution also doesn’t allow me to do so,” she explained.

“We have nothing to do here until it is solved in court. That is the reality. They’ll have to accept this reality. Otherwise, we have nothing to do and they will continue their movement (without any result),” she emphasized.

The Prime Minister also warned protesters that destructive activities in the name of protests will not be tolerated.

“Destructive acts will not be allowed. No one will say anything as long as they continue their movement peacefully. But if they engage in activities like attacking police and vandalizing vehicles, the law will take its own course,” PM Hasina said.