The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

The High Court yesterday issued a rule asking the government to explain why the invitation of international tender for leasing out 28 offshore blocks for oil-and-gas exploration "should not be declared illegal".

An HC division bench comprising Justice M Imman Ali and M Emdadul Haque issued the rule nisi at a time when the bidding process is already underway. The writ is returnable within two weeks. Petrobangla chairman, Law secretary and Energy secretary have been made respondents to the writ.