HC questions legality of 50pc quota for foreigners

The High Court yesterday questioned the legality of the provision for keeping 50 percent quota for foreigners to enrol in private medical colleges.

In a response to a petition filed by Supreme Court lawyer Eunus Ali Akond challenging the provision, the HC issued a rule asking the authorities concerned of the government and four private colleges to explain in four weeks why the provision should not be illegal.

The court also asked them to show cause why they should not be directed to keep 30 percent quota for female students at both public and private medical colleges.