Dhaka, July 1 -- The High Court has issued a rule questioning why authorities' failure to stop the production, sale, online promotion and use of burnt mobile stoves should not be declared illegal.

The bench of Justice Razik Al Jalil and Justice Debashish Roy passed the order Wednesday, also directing the relevant authorities to submit a compliance report within 90 days detailing legal, administrative and technical measures taken to eliminate the stoves.

Petitioner's lawyer Nusrat Jahan said the writ plea was filed to protect constitutional rights, public health, food safety and the environment.

"The burning of used motor oil releases severely toxic pollutants that pose a threat to public health," she added. "The court has heard our arg...