ISKCON, Bangladesh and Dhaka

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.
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.
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”,
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.
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.
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,
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Indian funding delay hinders Dhaka-Tongi-Joydebpur railway expansion
As of June 2023, the project cost increased to Tk3,343 crore, which includes Tk2,821.16 crore in project aid from India and Tk521.38 crore from the Bangladesh government. Officials note that in ...
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Dhaka and Seoul kicks off negotiation to sign EPA
Bangladesh and South Korea have launched negotiations for signing a Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between the two ...
Dhaka HC refuses to ban ISKCON, Mamata Banerjee vows support to PM Modi govt on Bangladesh issue
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s statement came after the arrest and denial of bail to Hindu spiritual leader ...
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Dhaka-Tangail highway blocked for over 9 hours by RMG workers demanding arrears
Workers of Mahmood Jeans Limited, a garment factory in Kaliakoir, Gazipur, have been protesting by blocking the Dhaka-Tangail ...
“Dhaka's Responsibility To Save Lives”: India Ups Ante On Bangladesh
Ousted former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has issued a strong condemnation of the interim government led by ...
Bangladesh steps up security, arrests six for lawyer's killing amid protests
Bangladesh stepped up security in the port city of Chittagong on Wednesday as police arrested six people in connection with ...
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Hasnat Abdullah alleges second vehicle attack in Dhaka
Hasnat Abdullah, a key coordinator of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, alleged another attack on his vehicle in an ...
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Bangladesh: Dhaka HC Declines Suo Moto Order To Ban ISKCON Temple
In a petition to ban ISKCON, it is alleged that the temple forcibly recruite members, impose beliefs on traditional Hindu ...
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Workers block Dhaka-Tangail highway over unpaid wages
A group of workers from Mahmud Jeans Limited in the Chandra area of Kaliakair, Gazipur, have blocked the Dhaka-Tangail ...
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The urinal chronicles of Dhaka
The only things Dhaka’s urinals need are a vague semblance of cover, a slight incline for drainage, and a total disregard for everyone else’s sensory experience ...
Responsibility to protect life, liberty of minorities rests with Dhaka, says MEA
Amid the diplomatic row with Bangladesh over the threat to members of the minority communities in the neighbouring country, the Indian govt said Thurs.