Fact Check: Muslim lawyer killed in Bangladesh was NOT defending Hindu priest Chinmoy Das
4 weeks ago

Fact Check: Muslim lawyer killed in Bangladesh was NOT defending Hindu priest Chinmoy Das

India Today  

Bangladesh is once again on edge following the arrest of Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das in a sedition case. One such post read, "Muslim lawyer defending ISKON's Chinmoy Krishna Das killed in Dhaka." India Today Fact Check has found that the lawyer killed in the clash was not defending Chinmoy Das. Tanvir Mahtab Abir, a fact-checker from Bangladesh also shared with us the waqalatnama or the bail application plea of Chinmoy Das, which had the stamp of advocate Subhashis Sharma, a lawyer who practices in the Bangladesh Supreme Court and Chittagong Judges Court. Therefore, it is more than evident that the Muslim lawyer killed on Tuesday in Chittagong was not defending Hindu priest Chinmoy Das.

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‘Chinmoy Das is targeted by Yunus govt because he was vocal for Hindu rights’: Lawyer Rabindra Ghosh says he would represent former ISKCON monk in court despite threats
1 week ago

‘Chinmoy Das is targeted by Yunus govt because he was vocal for Hindu rights’: Lawyer Rabindra Ghosh says he would represent former ISKCON monk in court despite threats

Op India  

On Monday, senior Bangladeshi lawyer Rabindra Ghosh said that he has been receiving death threats from Islamists after he decided to represent jailed ISKCON monk Chinmoy Krishna Das, who was arrested over ‘sedition’ and other charges last month. In a telephone interview with news agency PTI, advocate Rabindra Ghosh said the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government in Bangladesh is targeting Chinmoy …

Bangladesh Court again rejects bail plea of priest Chinmoy Krishna Das
1 week, 5 days ago

Bangladesh Court again rejects bail plea of priest Chinmoy Krishna Das

Deccan Chronicle  

A Bangladesh court here has rejected the plea to change the bail hearing date of arrested Hindu priest, Chinmoy Krishna Das.The court dismissed the petition, stating that Chinmoy Krishna Das, the spokesperson of Bangladesh Sammilito Sanatani Jagaron Jote, did not authourised power to the lawyer who submitted the plea on Wednesday.Rabindra Ghosh, a Bangladesh Supreme Court senior lawyer and human …

Bangladesh court rejects plea to advance hearing of arrested Hindu monk Chinmoy Das' bail plea
1 week, 6 days ago

Bangladesh court rejects plea to advance hearing of arrested Hindu monk Chinmoy Das' bail plea

Hindustan Times  

A Bangladesh court on Wednesday rejected a plea seeking to advance the hearing the bail petition of arrested Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das. Chinmoy Krishna Das, a former ISKCON leader, was arrested at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on November 25 "Advocate Rabindra Ghose sought the advanced hearing when another lawyer informed the judge that he did not …

No relief for Hindu monk Chinmoy Das in Bangladesh, senior lawyer attacked
2 weeks ago

No relief for Hindu monk Chinmoy Das in Bangladesh, senior lawyer attacked

India Today  

A court in Chattogram quashed the bid for relief for jailed monk Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, the prominent Hindu leader resisting atrocities against minorities in Bangladesh. Rabindra Ghosh, the Supreme Court lawyer, tried to get legal help for Chinmoy Das a week after no lawyer could step in to represent him in a Chattogram court after Islamists threatened them with …

Chinmoy Das, his followers booked in another case in Bangladesh amid outrage
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Chinmoy Das, his followers booked in another case in Bangladesh amid outrage

India TV News  

ISKOCN monk Chinmoy Krishna Das was on Sunday booked in a fresh case regarding a clash on the court premises in Chittagong, according to media reports. According to the Dhaka Tribune newspaper, the case names the Hindu leader as the prime accused along with 164 identified individuals and 400 to 500 unidentified people. In his complaint, Haque has alleged that …

Bangladesh Police file case against Hindu monk Chinmoy Das, his followers
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Bangladesh Police file case against Hindu monk Chinmoy Das, his followers

India Today  

A case was filed against Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das and hundreds of his followers in Bangladesh in connection with the reported clash last month between police and the monk's supporters in Chattogram, who were arrested on sedition charges. The case, filed by Enamul Haque, a Hefazat-e-Islam activist, named Das as the main accused alongside 164 identified people and up …

Bangladesh: Islamists prevent lawyers from appearing for ISKCON monk Chinmoy Krishna Das in court
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Bangladesh: Islamists prevent lawyers from appearing for ISKCON monk Chinmoy Krishna Das in court

Op India  

In a major blow to ISKCON priest Chinmoy Krishna Das, none of the lawyers came forward to represent him before a Bangladeshi court. Chinmoy Krishna Das’s associate at Sammilita Sanatani Jagaran Jote Swatantra Gauranga Das alleged that no lawyer represented the Hindu leader owing to threats from a “politically motivated lawyers’ group”. In a statement, Sammilita Sanatani Jagaran Jote said, …

‘…free of Hindus’: Taslima Nasreen slams Bangladesh over arrest of ex-ISKCON monk Chinmoy Krishna Das
2 weeks, 6 days ago

‘…free of Hindus’: Taslima Nasreen slams Bangladesh over arrest of ex-ISKCON monk Chinmoy Krishna Das

Hindustan Times  

Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen criticised the delay in granting bail to former ISKCON priest Chinmoy Krishna Das, whose lawyer was “brutally attacked” after the hearing on the day he was arrested. Taking to social media platform X, Nasreen said: “There is no lawyer in Bangladesh to stand for Chinmoy Krishna Das. They are working towards their goal.” The ISKCON Kolkata …

Bangladesh: Chinmoy Das' lawyer Regan Acharya ‘brutally attacked’, his chambers vandalised, claims ISKCON Kolkata
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3 weeks ago

Bangladesh: Chinmoy Das' lawyer Regan Acharya ‘brutally attacked’, his chambers vandalised, claims ISKCON Kolkata

Hindustan Times  

ISKCON Kolkata on Tuesday claimed that Regan Acharya, one of the lawyers who represented Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das the day he was arrested, was “brutally attacked” after the hearing. The ISCKON Kolkata spokesperson's claim came hours after a court in Bangladesh postponed Chinmoy's bail hearing due to the unavailability of any lawyer to represent him, reports said. Earlier in …

Bangladesh: Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das’s bail hearing postponed as no lawyer appears to defend him. Here’s why
3 weeks ago

Bangladesh: Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das’s bail hearing postponed as no lawyer appears to defend him. Here’s why

Live Mint  

The bail hearing of Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a Hindu priest accused of sedition in Bangladesh, has been postponed to January 2, 2025, as no lawyers appeared in court on Tuesday. As other lawyers refused to appear for him, a Chattogram court deferred to January 2 the hearing on Chinmoy Krishna Das's bail petition. A group of lawyers were Provide …

Bangladesh news live: Anger over Hindu monk's arrest grows, Tripura cops sacked over mission breach
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3 weeks ago

Bangladesh news live: Anger over Hindu monk's arrest grows, Tripura cops sacked over mission breach

Hindustan Times  

Live By Bangladesh news live: Bangladesh has been on edge since former monk Chinmoy Das was arrested on sedition charges. Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina has said that Das was ‘arrested unjustly.’ Members of ISKCON, Kolkata hold a protest over arrest of ISKCON monk and Bangladeshi Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das and demand his immediate release in Kolkata, India, on …

Ensure safety of lawyers willing to represent Chinmoy Das: ISKCON to Bangladesh govt
3 weeks ago

Ensure safety of lawyers willing to represent Chinmoy Das: ISKCON to Bangladesh govt

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: International Society for Krishna Consciousness Kolkata has appealed to the Bangladesh government to ensure the safety of lawyers willing to represent Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das in an ongoing case, following a brutal attack on his lawyer. ISKCON Kolkata spokesperson Radharamn Das on Monday claimed that Ramen Roy, who was defending Chinmoy Krishna Das, was attacked by a group …

ISKCON Kolkata urges Bangladesh govt to ensure safety of lawyers willing to represent Chinmoy Das
Top News
3 weeks ago

ISKCON Kolkata urges Bangladesh govt to ensure safety of lawyers willing to represent Chinmoy Das

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata, International Society for Krishna Consciousness Kolkata has appealed to the Bangladesh government to ensure the safety of lawyers willing to represent Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das in an ongoing case, following a brutal attack on his lawyer. ISKCON Kolkata urges Bangladesh govt to ensure safety of lawyers willing to represent Chinmoy Das ISKCON Kolkata spokesperson Radharamn Das on Monday …

Bangladesh Hindu Priest Chinmoy Das's Wait For Freedom Grows Longer As Lawyer Fails To Turn Up
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3 weeks ago

Bangladesh Hindu Priest Chinmoy Das's Wait For Freedom Grows Longer As Lawyer Fails To Turn Up

ABP News  

Bangladeshi Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das's wait for freedom has been prolonged as his bail hearing was postponed on Tuesday. Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, spokesperson of the Bangladesh Sammilita Sanatani Jagran Jote and head of the Pundarik Dham in the Chittagong district of Bangladesh, will now have to wait at least till January 2, 2025, for his hearing to take …

Bangladesh: No lawyer, no relief for arrested Hindu monk Chinmoy Das; bail hearing delayed
3 weeks ago

Bangladesh: No lawyer, no relief for arrested Hindu monk Chinmoy Das; bail hearing delayed

Hindustan Times  

Hindu monk and former ISKCON priest Chinmoy Krishna Das, arrested in Bangladesh, failed to get any relief on Tuesday as his bail hearing in a court was postponed due to the unavailability of any lawyer to represent him, reports said. BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari holds posters of spiritual leader Chinmoy Krishna Das who was arrested in Bangladesh during a protest …

Lawyer defending Chinmoy Das attacked by 'Islamists' in Bangladesh, in ICU: Iskcon
3 weeks ago

Lawyer defending Chinmoy Das attacked by 'Islamists' in Bangladesh, in ICU: Iskcon

Firstpost  

Iskcon Kolkata Vice President and Spokesperson Radharamn Das alleged that the lawyer defending Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari in sedition case in Bangladesh was brutally attacked and he is in ICU ‘fighting for his life’ Iskcon monks in West Bengal's Kolkata take part in a protest 'kirtan' over the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das Prabhu by Bangladesh police. Source: …

Bangladeshi advocate defending Hindu monk Chinmoy Prabhu attacked, says ISKCON
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Bangladeshi advocate defending Hindu monk Chinmoy Prabhu attacked, says ISKCON

India TV News  

Amid the rising concern over the protection and security of minority Hindus in Bangladesh, ISKCON Kolkata spokesperson Radharamn Das on Monday claimed that Advocate Ramen Roy, who had defended Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Prabhu in a legal case, was brutally attacked in the neighbouring country and is fighting for his life in a hospital. Roy, after getting critically injured, was …

Arrested Hindu monk's lawyer attacked in Bangladesh, in ICU: Iskcon
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Arrested Hindu monk's lawyer attacked in Bangladesh, in ICU: Iskcon

India Today  

Iskcon India has claimed that a Bangladeshi lawyer defending arrested Hindu monk, Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, was "brutally attacked at his home by Islamists" and is currently in the Intensive Care Unit, fighting for his life. Radharamn Das also told a local Bengali news channel that the attack on Roy was a "direct consequence" of defending Chinmoy Das, an expelled …

No Systematic Attack On Minorities, Chinmoy Das' Arrest 'Misconstrued': Bangladesh Tells UN Forum
3 weeks, 3 days ago

No Systematic Attack On Minorities, Chinmoy Das' Arrest 'Misconstrued': Bangladesh Tells UN Forum

ABP News  

The arrest of a Hindu leader in Dhaka has been “misconstrued” and he was arrested on specific charges, Bangladesh has told a UN forum on minority issues, claiming that there has been no systematic attack on minorities in the country. A representative of the International Forum for Secular Bangladesh said that the situation right now in the country is “very …

‘Attacks, murders, looting…’: RSS slams atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh, seeks release of priest Chinmoy Das
Top News
3 weeks, 3 days ago

‘Attacks, murders, looting…’: RSS slams atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh, seeks release of priest Chinmoy Das

Live Mint  

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh issued a statement on Saturday calling for an immediate end to atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh. “The attacks, murders, looting, arson, as well as inhuman atrocities by Islamic fundamentalists on Hindus, women and all other minorities in Bangladesh, are extremely worrying and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh condemns this. The missive also urged the Bangladesh government to …

RSS slams 'atrocities against Hindus' in Bangladesh, calls for Chinmoy Das' release
Top News
3 weeks, 3 days ago

RSS slams 'atrocities against Hindus' in Bangladesh, calls for Chinmoy Das' release

Hindustan Times  

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh on Saturday said the atrocities being committed against Hindus and other religious minorities in Bangladesh were “alarming”. The right-wing Hindu organisation stated in light of the recent arrest of former ISKCON member Chinmoy Krishna Das in Dhaka and the violence that followed. The Sangh further termed Chinmoy Das' arrest as "unfair", calling upon the Bangladeshi government …

‘Hindus safe in Bangladesh’: Muhammad Yunus's official opens up on Chinamoy Das's trial, ISKCON ban calls
3 weeks, 4 days ago

‘Hindus safe in Bangladesh’: Muhammad Yunus's official opens up on Chinamoy Das's trial, ISKCON ban calls

Hindustan Times  

Amid the ongoing uproar over the arrest of Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das Prabhu in Dhaka, Shafikul Islam, press secretary to Bangladesh’s Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, reassured that Hindus were “safe” in Bangladesh and there was no threat to the minorities in the country. His comments come in the wake of heightened tensions following the arrest of former ISKCON priest …

Bangladesh: Nine held over lawyer's murder linked to Hindu priest Chinmoy Das arrest
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Bangladesh: Nine held over lawyer's murder linked to Hindu priest Chinmoy Das arrest

India TV News  

In a significant development, at least nine people have been arrested in connection to the murder of a Bangladeshi lawyer during violence in the country's southeastern port city of Chattogram. According to the information released, the accused were part of a group of 46 people, mostly cleanliness workers belonging to the minority Hindu community, against whom the case has been …

India concerned over ‘surge of extremism and violence’ against Hindus in Bangladesh: ‘Arrest of Chinmoy Das is…’
3 weeks, 4 days ago

India concerned over ‘surge of extremism and violence’ against Hindus in Bangladesh: ‘Arrest of Chinmoy Das is…’

Live Mint  

India has reiterated calls for Bangladesh to ‘protect minorities’ on Friday amid growing outrage over the arrest of a Hindu priest. The developments came soon after Chinmoy Krishna Das was denied bail this week following his arrest for ‘disrespecting the Bangladeshi flag’ during a rally. Foreign Minister S Jaishankar told the Lok Sabha on Friday that the Indian administration has …

Chinmoy Das row: From Bangladesh court rejecting plea to ban ISKCON to Hasina's appeal, all we know so far
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Chinmoy Das row: From Bangladesh court rejecting plea to ban ISKCON to Hasina's appeal, all we know so far

India TV News  

Chinmoy Das row: The Bangladesh High Court on Thursday rejected a petition seeking a ban on ISKCON's activities in the country, days after a lawyer was killed in a clash between security personnel and supporters of a Hindu leader, previously linked to the religious group. "The two-member High Court bench of Justice Farah Mahbub and Debashish Roy Chowdhury on Thursday …

Chinmoy Krishna Das unjustly arrested, says ousted ex Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Chinmoy Krishna Das unjustly arrested, says ousted ex Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina

Hindustan Times  

Former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday backed the arrested Hindu monk, Chinmoy Krishna Das, saying he was "unjustly arrested" and must be released immediately. Former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina "A top leader of the Sanatan Dharma community has been unjustly arrested, he must be released immediately. Religious freedom and security of life and property of people of …

Bangladesh High Court refuses to ban ISKCON, orders govt to remain cautious about protecting law
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Bangladesh High Court refuses to ban ISKCON, orders govt to remain cautious about protecting law

India TV News  

Dhaka: In a major development, the Bangladesh High Court on Thursday refused to pass a suo motu order on banning ISKCON's activities in Bangladesh after it was informed that the government authorities have taken necessary measures, The Daily Star reported. When the High Court proceedings started on Thursday, the attorney general's office placed the information sought by the court before …

Case registered over lawyer's killing in Bangladesh, 90% accused are Hindus
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Case registered over lawyer's killing in Bangladesh, 90% accused are Hindus

India Today  

Police have registered an FIR in the matter wherein a lawyer was killed during clashes between protestors and police in Chattogram after Hindu religious leader Chinmoy Krishna Das was arrested on Tuesday. Assistant public prosecutor Saiful Islam, who was in his early 30s, was killed during clashes between security personnel and followers of Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, spokesperson for Bangladesh …

Sheikh Hasina slams Hindu monk's arrest in Bangladesh: Anarchist activities
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Sheikh Hasina slams Hindu monk's arrest in Bangladesh: Anarchist activities

India Today  

Deposed Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday condemned the murder of a lawyer in Chittagong and the arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das, demanding his immediate release. Hasina, who fled to India following violent student protests in August, said several opposition leaders and students were being assaulted and arrested, and called for an end to such "anarchist activities". …

Viral video shows Islamists in Bangladesh calling for violence against ISKCON followers while Yunus govt refutes India's statement
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Viral video shows Islamists in Bangladesh calling for violence against ISKCON followers while Yunus govt refutes India's statement

Op India  

After the Indian External Affairs Ministry urged the government of Bangladesh to ensure the safety and security of Hindus, Bangladesh has ‘refuted’ India’s statement regarding the arrest of ISKCON priest Sri Chinmoy Krishna Das. In a press release published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dhaka on Tuesday, Bangladesh voiced “utter dismay and deep hurt” over the statement, stressing …

Bangladesh Says 'Internal Affair' As India Flags Safety Of Hindus After ISKCON Monk's Arrest
4 weeks ago

Bangladesh Says 'Internal Affair' As India Flags Safety Of Hindus After ISKCON Monk's Arrest

ABP News  

After India expressed "deep concern" over the arrest of ISKCON Bangladesh monk Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari under sedition charges and urged Dhaka to ensure the safety of Hindus and all other minorities, the neighbouring country in a sharp reaction said it does not interfere with the judiciary, which is "fully independent". Dhaka said the Indian government's statement "completely disregards that …

Bangladesh arrests six after lawyer murdered in Hindu protests
4 weeks ago

Bangladesh arrests six after lawyer murdered in Hindu protests

New Indian Express  

DHAKA: Bangladeshi police have arrested six people in connection with the murder of a lawyer during clashes between Hindu protesters and security forces, the government said Wednesday. Angry supporters of outspoken Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari -- arrested a day earlier on charges connected to disrespecting the national flag during a rally -- battled with police on Tuesday after …

Chinmoy Krishna Das: Hindu monk who struck fear in heart of Bangladesh government
4 weeks ago

Chinmoy Krishna Das: Hindu monk who struck fear in heart of Bangladesh government

India Today  

"Prabhu pronam," is how Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari greets most people, with a genuine warmth in his voice. Not many even in Bangladesh would have known Chinmoy Krishna Das, a monk associated with Iskcon, some months back. In a span of four months, Chinmoy Krishna Das has become the biggest leader of Hindus in Bangladesh, drawing lakhs of people to …

‘Unfounded statements’: Bangladesh on India slamming ISKCON monk Chinmoy Das' arrest
Top News
4 weeks ago

‘Unfounded statements’: Bangladesh on India slamming ISKCON monk Chinmoy Das' arrest

Hindustan Times  

The Bangladeshi government on Tuesday reacted to India's statement on former ISKCON leader Chinmoy Krishna Das' arrest, saying that it "has been misconstrued by certain quarters". The statement issued by Bangladesh's Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed "utter dismay and deep sense of hurt" over the misinterpretation of the Hindu leader's arrest. India condemned Das' arrest and said,"It is unfortunate that …

Bangladesh: Lawyer killed during violent protests; Dhaka defends arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das
4 weeks ago

Bangladesh: Lawyer killed during violent protests; Dhaka defends arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das

Firstpost  

The Bangladesh Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed deep disappointment and concern, stating that Sri Chinmoy Krishna Das’s arrest has been misrepresented by some, despite him being detained on specific charges Police personnel baton-charge protesting supporters of Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a jailed Hindu monk leader, member of the Bangladesh Sammilito Sanatan Jagaran Jote group and former member of ISKCON, during …

‘We, Sanatanis want united Bangladesh’: Arrested ISKCON monk Chinmoy Das Prabhu from prison van
4 weeks ago

‘We, Sanatanis want united Bangladesh’: Arrested ISKCON monk Chinmoy Das Prabhu from prison van

Hindustan Times  

"We want a united Bangladesh," stated Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, arrested by Bangladeshi authorities, in a message from a prison van on Tuesday. Violent clashes erupted in Bangladesh after Chinmoy Das, also known as Krishna Das Prabhu, was denied bail by a Chittagong court where he is on trial in a sedition case. Bangladesh: Lawyer killed in protest …

Bangladesh: Clashes over Hindu ISKCON priest Chinmoy Das' arrest kills lawyer
4 weeks ago

Bangladesh: Clashes over Hindu ISKCON priest Chinmoy Das' arrest kills lawyer

Hindustan Times  

A public prosecutor was killed after violent clashes erupted in Bangladesh on Tuesday following the arrest of a prominent Hindu leader, Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, AFP reported. Policemen charge baton to disperse the supporters of Bangladeshi Hindu leader Krishna Das Prabhu after they surrounded police van carrying their leader. Bangladesh violence: India condemns Krishan Das Prabhu's arrest India on Tuesday …

Bangladesh Police Resort To Lathi-Charge After Protests Outside Court Over Chinmoy Das's Jail Order: WATCH
4 weeks ago

Bangladesh Police Resort To Lathi-Charge After Protests Outside Court Over Chinmoy Das's Jail Order: WATCH

ABP News  

Hundreds of people from the Hindu community gathered outside the court premises to stage protests after Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a prominent monk of ISKON Bangladesh, was sent to jail on charges of sedition. Several lawyers also joined the protest near the Chattogram Metropolitan Magistrate Court on Tuesday, November 26, after an arrest order was issued against Das for allegedly …

ISKCON leader Chinmoy Das held in Bangladesh for sedition | What's the case
4 weeks ago

ISKCON leader Chinmoy Das held in Bangladesh for sedition | What's the case

Hindustan Times  

The detention of a prominent former leader of International Society for Krishna Consciousness in Bangladesh on charges of sedition has prompted the religious organisation to seek India's intervention and even led to key spiritual figure Sadhguru reacting to the matter. The arrest was reportedly made by a team of detectives in the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport area of Dhaka in …

India condemns arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das, Bangladesh calls claims 'unfounded'
4 weeks, 1 day ago

India condemns arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das, Bangladesh calls claims 'unfounded'

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: India has expressed strong criticism over the arrest and denial of bail to ISKCON leader Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh. Das, who is also the spokesperson of the Bangladesh Sammilit Jagran Jote, was sent to jail by a Chittagong court on Tuesday after his bail application was rejected. Das has been accused of disrespecting Bangladesh's national flag and …

Outrage in India over monk's arrest, atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Outrage in India over monk's arrest, atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh

India Today  

Protests against attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh intensified on Monday after the arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das, President of Pundarik Dham and a leading figure in the Hindu community. According to ISKCON Vice President Radha Ramn Das, Chinmoy Krishna Das was "forcefully put into a van" without explanation. Suvendu Adhikari, said BJP MLAs of the state would stage …

Lawyer killed during protests to release arrested Hindu monk in Bangladesh: Report
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Lawyer killed during protests to release arrested Hindu monk in Bangladesh: Report

India Today  

A lawyer was killed on Tuesday during clashes between the security personnel and followers of a Hindu community leader, who was denied bail and sent to jail by a Bangladesh court, according to local media reports. The victim was identified as Saiful Islam, a 35-year-old assistant public prosecutor and a member of the Chattogram District Bar Association, the Dhaka Tribune …

Fact Check: Hindu Family's Murder In Bangladesh Sparks False Communal Narrative
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Fact Check: Hindu Family's Murder In Bangladesh Sparks False Communal Narrative

ABP News  

The Verdict The accused and the victims in this case belong to the same family. The accused, as well as the victims, are from the same family – identified as Vikas Sarkar, his wife Swarna Rani Sarkar, and their 15-year-old daughter. The Daily Star, on January 31, 2024, reported the arrest of Rajiv Kumar Bhoumik for the murder of three …

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