Lady Justice statue in Bangladesh is removed after Islamist objections

Hardline groups said sculpture of woman holding sword and scales outside supreme court was example of idol worship

A statue of Lady Justice has been removed from the supreme court building in the Bangladeshi capital after objections from Islamist groups.

The sculpture, by the local artist Mrinal Haque, was installed in front of the court in December, and depicts a woman in a sari clutching a sword and scales, similar to the traditional depiction of the Greek goddess Themis.