A high court bench of Justice Naima Haider and Justice Kazi Zeenat Haque passed the order on Sunday following a preliminary hearing of a writ seeking to stop the adoption of wild elephants in an effort to protect them from brutal exploitation.

According to the announcement from PAW Foundation, the organisation has been advocating for several years through various initiatives to halt the training of elephants through inhumane methods, refrain from using them in entertainment, and cease circus performances, including magic shows. Animal rights activists have also encircled the Forest Department building twice in their efforts.

Rakibul Haq Emil, the Founder of PAW Foundation, along with Nuzhat Nabila and Khalid Farhan launched Furryghor, a hotel for pets, in February 2022. Nabila is an architect by profession, while Farhan is a digital marketer.