Source: The Daily Star, November 25, 2001
DHAKA, BANGLADESH, November 25, 2001: A Division Bench of the High Court of Bangladesh yesterday issued a order asking the government to explain within four weeks why it should not be asked to take proper steps to protect the country’s Hindus from terrorist attacks and harrasment. The court will also hear on November 27, petitions for the punishment of persons, identified in investigations, for perpetrating pre-and post-election attacks on the Hindu community and other incidents. According to the complaint brought before the court, both the home ministry and the police administration failed to carry out their constitutional responsibilities by not taking necessary actions against atrocities against Hindus.