The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court yesterday stayed a High Court verdict that declared “Joy Bangla” as the country’s national slogan.

“Joy Bangla” was never just a political slogan.

The High Court has declared “Joy Bangla” as national slogan.

The High Court yesterday ruled that “Joy Bangla” slogan must be used at the beginning and end of all state programmes, including Victory Day and Independence Day.

The High Court rules that "Joy Bangla" slogan must be used at first and last of all the state programmes including the Victory Day and Independence Day.

A High Court bench observes that “Joy Bangla” was the only slogan at home and abroad during the Liberation War of Bangladesh in 1971.