Dhaka, Oct. 27 -- A writ petition was filed with the High Court on Monday seeking its directives for immediate verification of the quality and safety of bearing pads installed on Dhaka Metro Rail and all flyovers in the capital. Supreme Court lawyer Barrister Abdullah Al Mamun submitted the public interest litigation.

The writ petition also sought directive to the authorities concerned to ensure standard compliance and to form a committee to assess alleged negligence or failure by the officials concerned. It also sought submission of an investigation report that was prepared by a committee formed on September 18 last year over similar concerns.

Road Transport and Bridges Secretary, Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL), Dhaka Trans...