Chinmoy, Bangladesh and Iskcon

Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari: Bangladesh monk who’s sparked calls for a ban on Iskcon
Following PM Sheikh Hasina's ouster in August, minority Hindu community in Bangladesh faces increasing violence, triggering concern in New Delhi. Monk
Dhaka court refuses to ban ISKCON amid row over monk Chinmoy Das’ arrest, Hasina calls for his release
ISKCON distances itself from Das, who, it says, was expelled from religious organisation earlier. He was arrested on charges of dishonouring Bangladesh's national flag.
‘Temple burnt…’: Bangladesh’s former PM Sheikh Hasina says ‘release Chinmoy Krishna Das immediately’
Chinmoy Krishna Das was taken into custody earlier this week on sedition charges. He was denied bail by a court, triggering protests by community members in various locations, including the capital Dhaka and the port city of Chattogram.
Dhaka high court refuses to ban ISKCON Bangladesh amid row over priest's arrest
A new petition in Bangladesh calls for a ban on ISKCON, accusing the group of being a “radical organisation” that threatens national security.
Bangladesh court rejects plea to ban ISKCON: All you need to know
Petitions for banning ISKCON Bangladesh came amid recent clashes, after the arrest of Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das. What is his link to ISKCON and what is the history of the organisation?
TMC condemns ISKCON priest's arrest in Bangladesh, urges BJP to avoid provocative statements
TMC leader Kunal Ghosh responded to the arrest of ISKCON Bangladesh priest Chinmoy Krishna Das by Dhaka police, calling it an international issue beyond India's jurisdiction. “BJP should not make provocative statements in West Bengal”,
ISKCON issues clarification on Hindu priest's arrest in Bangladesh: ‘Not distancing from supporting his rights’
ISKCON's statement disassociating itself from Chinmoy Krishna Das came after it faced ban calls in Bangladesh.
Outrage as Hindu priest is arrested while Bangladesh vows to ban Iskcon
Massive outrage erupted following the arrest of a Hindu priest as Bangladesh declared intentions to ban ISKCON.
India Fumes Over Arrest Of Hindu Priest In Bangladesh; 'Urge Authorities To...'
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) strongly criticised the arrest and denial of bail to Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari in Bangladesh. Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, the spokesperson of Bangladesh's Sanatan Jagaran Manch and the head of Pundarik Dham in Chittagong,

Lawyers in southeastern Bangladesh boycott courts

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