Bangladesh's High Court suspends all licenses for captive wild elephant rearing in response to a petition, aiming to end their use in circuses, rides, and events.

Bangladesh's High Court has suspended all licenses for the captive rearing of wild elephants, following a petition filed by actor Jaya Ahsan and the People for Animal Welfare (PAW) Foundation. The court's decision aims to put an end to the use of elephants in captive circuses, rides, and various events, as well as prevent their training through torture for such purposes. This move comes as the country's critically endangered Asian elephant population has seen a significant decrease due to poaching and habitat loss.

February 25, 2024
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