The harmony among people here will never be broken
The High Court yesterday did not pass any order on banning ISKCON's activities in Bangladesh, saying that the government had taken steps following Tuesday's violence in Chattogram.
The court also said they would not make any interference as the Attorney General's Office informed them that the authorities concerned of the government are looking into it.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. While hearing an appeal seeking a suo motu rule, the bench of Justice Farah Mahbub and Justice Debasish Roy Chowdhury said the country's people are very cordial and they have very friendly relations with each other.
"Although the majority of the people are Muslims; Hindus, Buddhists, Christians, and the residents of the hilly areas have very friendly relations with each other. We believe that this relationship will never be broken. The immense respect and love that we have for each other will never be lost. Bangladesh is that kind of country, and we are that kind of citizens," said the HC bench.
Additional Attorney General Aneek R Haque and Deputy Attorney General Md Asad Uddin informed the HC bench that three cases have been filed in connection with Tuesday's violence, 33 accused have been arrested in the cases, and six people, who were involved in the killing, have been identified by scrutinising CCTV footage.
Aneek said the government is dealing with the issue of ISKCON with priority. Then the HC said this court has been assured that the state machinery is working on this issue.
"The government is responsible for the security of the state. We believe that the interim government is working with great dedication. We have confidence in them," said Justice Farah Mahbub.
The HC also hoped the government will remain cautious about maintaining law and order and protecting the lives and properties of the people.
On November 27, Supreme Court lawyer Md Monir Uddin placed some newspaper reports about ISKCON before the HC bench and appealed to the bench to issue a suo motu (voluntary) order on the government to ban its operations and impose section 144 in Chattogram, Rangpur, and Dinajpur.
The court on that day asked the attorney general to inform this court about what steps the government has taken regarding ISKCON's recent activities.
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