‘Internal matter, committed to…’: Bangladesh reacts to India’s concern over Hindu Priest Chinmoy Krishna Das’ arrest
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‘Internal matter, committed to…’: Bangladesh reacts to India’s concern over Hindu Priest Chinmoy Krishna Das’ arrest

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Chinmoy Krishna Das' arrest: The government of Bangladesh on Tuesday reacted to concerns raised by India over the arrest of priest Chinmoy Krishna Das and safety of Hindu in the neighbouring country, and termed it matter concerning internal affairs, while stating that the arrest has been misconstrued by certain quarters. Das, the leader of Hindu group 'Sammilita Sanatani Jote', was on Monday arrested from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport area in Dhaka by Bangladesh Police. Reacting to Indian's remarks, Bangladesh said that their government maintains that such unfounded statements not only misrepresent facts but also stand contrary to the spirit of friendship and understanding between the two neighbourning countries. Here's what Bangladesh said Attention of the Government of Bangladesh has been drawn to a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs of India to the media today on a matter concerning internal affairs of Bangladesh.

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India Flags Concerns For Hindus’ Safety In Bangladesh, Points To Release Of Violent Extremists
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2 weeks ago

India Flags Concerns For Hindus’ Safety In Bangladesh, Points To Release Of Violent Extremists

ABP News  

India expressed its concern over the deteriorating law and order situation in neighbouring Bangladesh with respect to the safety of minorities including Hindus. Release Of Violent Extremists India also highlighted that the deteriorating law and order situation in the country has been further exacerbated by the release of violent extremists who were sentenced for serious crimes. We remain concerned about …

India urges Bangladesh to ensure justice to Hindu, minority victims of post-Hasina violence
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2 weeks ago

India urges Bangladesh to ensure justice to Hindu, minority victims of post-Hasina violence

Firstpost  

India on Friday said that of the 2,374 incidents of violence against Hindus and other minorities, Bangladesh has verified only 1,254 cases reported from August 5, 2024 to February 16, 2025 and that 98% of these 1,254 incidents were deemed ‘political in nature’ India on Friday said that of the 2,374 incidents of violence against Hindus and other minorities, Bangladesh …

India concerned about Bangladesh’s law and order situation, supports holding inclusive polls: MEA
2 weeks, 1 day ago

India concerned about Bangladesh’s law and order situation, supports holding inclusive polls: MEA

India TV News  

India concerned about Bangladesh’s law and order situation, supports holding inclusive polls: MEA MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that It is the responsibility of Bangladesh’s interim government to protect Hindus, other minorities as well as their properties, religious institutions. The Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Friday said that India remained concerned about the deteriorating law and order …

India concerned over Bangladesh's release of 'violent extremists', backs 'inclusive' elections
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

India concerned over Bangladesh's release of 'violent extremists', backs 'inclusive' elections

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: India on Friday expressed concern over Bangladesh's release of “violent extremists” and emphasised that it is the interim government's responsibility to protect Hindus, other minorities and their religious institutions, while also advocating for inclusive and participatory elections. Answering a volley of questions on the internal situation in Bangladesh, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “We support a …

Former Bangladesh gov’t behind possible ‘crimes against humanity’, says UN
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1 month, 1 week ago

Former Bangladesh gov’t behind possible ‘crimes against humanity’, says UN

Al Jazeera  

UN inquiry finds ex-PM Sheikh Hasina oversaw systematic crackdown on protesters, killing up to 1,400 people in bid to hold on to power. Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government was behind possible “crimes against humanity” as it strived to hold on to power last year, says the United Nations. Before Hasina was toppled in a mainly student-led revolution last …

Bangladesh: Bail hearing of Chinmoy Krishna Das likely today
2 months ago

Bangladesh: Bail hearing of Chinmoy Krishna Das likely today

Hindustan Times  

Bangladesh Sammilit Sanatani Jagran Jote spokesperson, Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmmachari, has applied for bail in the high court in the sedition case on the charge of insulting the national flag of Bangladesh, a lawyer said on Monday. Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmmachari, the spokesperson for the Bangladesh Sammilit Sanatani Jagran Jote, has requested bail in the high court in the sedition …

Jailed Hindu monk moves Bangladesh court for bail, hearing likely on January 20
2 months, 1 week ago

Jailed Hindu monk moves Bangladesh court for bail, hearing likely on January 20

India Today  

The lawyers of Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, arrested in Bangladesh in November last year in a sedition case, have filed a petition in the High Court seeking bail for the jailed Hindu monk. The fresh bail plea was moved by the monk's lawyers before the High Court last week and is likely to be heard on January 20. On January …

India to Bangladesh: Politically motivated attacks on religious minorities unacceptable
2 months, 1 week ago

India to Bangladesh: Politically motivated attacks on religious minorities unacceptable

The Hindu  

A day after Bangladesh Police declared the recent attacks on the minority communities in the country as “politically motivated” discounting “communal” angle, sources criticised the approach of the interim government in this matter and said this raises questions about the credibility of the Mohammad Yunus-led government. Sources in Delhi pointed out that the interim government had initially refused to acknowledge …

‘Chinmoy Krishna Das bail could create anarchy': What happened in Bangladesh court
2 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Chinmoy Krishna Das bail could create anarchy': What happened in Bangladesh court

Hindustan Times  

A Bangladeshi court once again denied bail to Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das in a sedition case, agreeing with the state's argument that bail for him “could create anarchy.” People in India protest against the arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh. “Chattogram Metropolitan Sessions Judge Saiful Islam rejected the bail plea after hearing arguments from both sides …

Bangladesh: No relief! Chattogram court rejects bail plea of spiritual leader Chinmoy Krishna Das
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh: No relief! Chattogram court rejects bail plea of spiritual leader Chinmoy Krishna Das

Live Mint  

A court in Chattogram has denied bail to Chinmoy Krishna Das, the former ISKCON leader, after a hearing held under heightened security, The Daily Star reported. Chattogram Metropolitan Sessions Judge Md Saiful Islam rejected the bail request following a 30-minute hearing, during which both parties presented their arguments, according to Metropolitan Public Prosecutor Advocate Mofizur Haque Bhuiyan, ANI reported. Earlier …

Bangladesh court denies bail to Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh court denies bail to Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das

Deccan Chronicle  

A court in Bangladesh on Thursday denied bail to Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a former ISKCON monk and Hindu leader, during a high-security hearing in a sedition case.The Chattogram Metropolitan Sessions Judge rejected the bail plea following a hearing, despite arguments presented by a team of 11 Supreme Court lawyers representing Das. Led by advocate Apurba Kumar Bhattacharjee, the legal …

Bangladesh: Chinmoy Krishna Das' bail hearing today, 11 Supreme Court lawyers to represent
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh: Chinmoy Krishna Das' bail hearing today, 11 Supreme Court lawyers to represent

Op India  

Eleven Supreme Court lawyers are set to participate in the bail hearing on Thursday of former ISKCON priest Chinmoy Krishna Das, The Daily Star reported. The unrest in Bangladesh stems from the sedition charges filed against Chinmoy Krishna Das for allegedly raising a saffron flag above Bangladesh’s national flag in Chittagong on October 25. In December 2024, Veena Sikri, former …

Minorities under siege? The controversy over arrest of Hindu monk in Bangladesh
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Minorities under siege? The controversy over arrest of Hindu monk in Bangladesh

India Today  

Bangladesh is witnessing a storm of protests and international criticism following the arrest of Hindu monk and activist Chinmoy Krishna Das. With tensions escalating since the ouster of Sheikh Hasina’s government, Bangladesh’s Hindu minority faces relentless violence, leaving temples, homes, and businesses targeted across the country. The interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, has downplayed these attacks, but …

Minorities under siege? The controversy over arrest of Hindu monk in Bangladesh
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Minorities under siege? The controversy over arrest of Hindu monk in Bangladesh

India Today  

Bangladesh is witnessing a storm of protests and international criticism following the arrest of Hindu monk and activist Chinmoy Krishna Das. Accused of sedition for allegedly hoisting a saffron flag above the national flag, Das’s detention has sparked fierce debates about minority rights and national unity. With tensions escalating since the ouster of Sheikh Hasina’s government, Bangladesh’s Hindu minority faces …

Bangladesh court again rejects bail for Hindu leader charged with sedition
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh court again rejects bail for Hindu leader charged with sedition

Al Jazeera  

Krishna Das Prabhu faces sedition charges for leading rallies demanding better security for minority groups in Chattogram city. A court in Bangladesh has again denied bail to an outspoken Hindu leader advocating for the protection of minority groups in the country. Krishna Das Prabhu did not appear at the hearing at the court in the southeastern city of Chattogram, where …

Bangladesh court rejects arrested Hindu monk Chinmoy Das's bail plea
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh court rejects arrested Hindu monk Chinmoy Das's bail plea

India Today  

A court in Bangladesh's Chattogram on Thursday rejected the bail plea of the jailed Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, who was arrested by the Dhaka Police on November 25 in connection with a sedition case. The bail plea sought by a team of 11 Supreme Court lawyers who had travelled to Chattogram from Dhaka, was rejected by Metropolitan Sessions …

ISKCON hopes for justice ahead of jailed Chinmoy Das' court hearing in Bangladesh
2 months, 2 weeks ago

ISKCON hopes for justice ahead of jailed Chinmoy Das' court hearing in Bangladesh

Hindustan Times  

ISKCON Kolkata on Wednesday expressed hope that jailed Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das will receive justice in the court hearing scheduled on Thursday. Members of Bangiyo Hindu Jagoran take out a protest rally over arrest of ISKCON monk and Bangladeshi Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das and demand his immediate release in Kolkata, India. ISKCON Kolkata spokesperson Radharamn Das said the …

India ‘important neighbour’, want ties based on fairness: Bangladesh Army chief
2 months, 2 weeks ago

India ‘important neighbour’, want ties based on fairness: Bangladesh Army chief

Hindustan Times  

Bangladesh is dependent in many ways on India, an “important neighbour”, and will not do anything that goes against New Delhi’s strategic interests, Bangladesh Army chief Gen Waker-Uz-Zaman has said against the backdrop of strained ties between the two countries. India has a lot of interest in Bangladesh’s stability, and the two sides share a give-and-take relationship that “must be …

Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das ‘seriously ill’ in Bangladesh prison; ISKCON monk’s backers seek Donald Trump’s help
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das ‘seriously ill’ in Bangladesh prison; ISKCON monk’s backers seek Donald Trump’s help

Live Mint  

Bangladeshi monk Chinmoy Krishna Das is said to be seriously ill and lacks proper treatment in prison. In a post on social media platform X, user Angry Saffron said: “Chinmoy Krishna Prabhu, seriously ill in prison, hospitalized twice, lacks proper treatment. A minority group in Bangladesh on Sunday called for the "immediate release" of Chinmoy Krishna Das, asserting that the …

'Existential threat from Islamist forces': Bangladeshi Americans urge Trump to protect minorities in Dhaka
2 months, 3 weeks ago

'Existential threat from Islamist forces': Bangladeshi Americans urge Trump to protect minorities in Dhaka

India TV News  

Washington: Describing the ongoing atrocities against religious and ethnic minorities in Bangladesh as an “existential threat” from Islamist forces, a coalition of Bangladeshi American Hindus, Buddhists, and Christians has urged President-elect Donald Trump to intervene and help protect minority communities in the country. Urging Trump to secure the immediate release of monk Chinmoy Krishna Das, who they said has been …

Arrest of terror suspects in West Bengal triggers political bickering
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Arrest of terror suspects in West Bengal triggers political bickering

The Hindu  

The arrest of a suspected member of a terror outfit in West Bengal on Sunday once again triggered the debate about whether the State is turning out to be a safe haven for extremist elements. On Sunday, a suspected member of the outlawed Tehreek-e-Mujahideen in Kashmir was arrested in a joint operation by the Jammu and Kashmir Police and the …

Bangladesh: ISKCON expresses concern over violence against Hindu minorities
3 months ago

Bangladesh: ISKCON expresses concern over violence against Hindu minorities

Op India  

Governing Body Commissioner of ISKCON Gauranga Das on Saturday expressed concern over the violence against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh as a fresh case of vandalism of Hindu Temple emerged in the country. Gauranga Das also requested the Bangladesh government to give the right to adopt and follow their religious freedom to all minorities. “We have arrested one person early today …

ISKCON Kolkata condemns priest's murder in Bangladesh, raises concern over cases against Hindu minorities
3 months ago

ISKCON Kolkata condemns priest's murder in Bangladesh, raises concern over cases against Hindu minorities

India TV News  

ISKCON Kolkata Vice President Radharaman Das expressed deep concern over the escalating violence against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh, following reports of over 2,200 cases of violence this year. ISKCON Kolkata urged the Bangladeshi government to take stronger measures to protect religious minorities, particularly as tensions continue to rise in the wake of political unrest in the country. In response to …

India lodges 'strong protest' with Dhaka over Bangladesh leader's remarks
3 months ago

India lodges 'strong protest' with Dhaka over Bangladesh leader's remarks

New Indian Express  

She fled Dhaka in a military plane in August, as mobs threatened her safety in the capital city. India and Bangladesh's relations have been strained since the formation of the interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. On Thursday, New Delhi expressed concern over incidents of violence targeting Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh, stating that the interim government …

Bangladesh administration responsible for protecting minority communities: Minister
3 months ago

Bangladesh administration responsible for protecting minority communities: Minister

Hindustan Times  

India on Thursday expressed concern at incidents of violence targeting Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh and said the interim government in Dhaka has the primary responsibility of protecting their life and liberty. Minister of state for external affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh made the comments in Rajya Sabha less than a fortnight after foreign secretary Vikram Misri visited Bangladesh and …

'Sanction those behind heinous acts against minorities in Bangladesh': US lawmakers over attacks on Hindus
3 months ago

'Sanction those behind heinous acts against minorities in Bangladesh': US lawmakers over attacks on Hindus

India TV News  

Washington: Expressing a sense of urgency on the escalating crisis of human rights violations in Bangladesh, an influential American Congressman called on the US Departments of Treasury and State on Wednesday to impose and enforce sanctions on those perpetrating these heinous acts against minorities in the South Asian country. "I call on the Departments of Treasury and State to impose …

‘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
3 months 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: Four people arrested for damaging Hindu temple, houses and shops
3 months, 1 week ago

Bangladesh: Four people arrested for damaging Hindu temple, houses and shops

Live Mint  

Law enforcement agencies on Saturday arrested four people for vandalising and damaging a Hindu temple and houses and shops of the community in Sunamganj district in north Bangladesh. Even though he deleted the post, screenshots spread widely, leading to violence in the area,” state-run news agency Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha said quoting the press release. On Saturday, the press release also …

Bangladesh: Four arrested in connection with attacks on Hindu community in Sunamgonj
3 months, 1 week ago

Bangladesh: Four arrested in connection with attacks on Hindu community in Sunamgonj

Op India  

Law enforcement agencies on Saturday arrested four individuals for vandalising and damaging houses and shops of the Hindu community and the local Loknath temple in the Doarabazar area of Sunamganj district earlier this month, the office of the Chief Adviser said in a statement. The local police arrested Das immediately, but, amid concerns over his safety, the police transferred him …

Bangladesh court rejects plea to advance hearing of arrested Hindu monk Chinmoy Das' bail plea
3 months, 1 week 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 …

Bangladesh: Violence Against Hindus Continues, Miscreants Thrash ISKCON Member At Home. VIDEO
3 months, 1 week ago

Bangladesh: Violence Against Hindus Continues, Miscreants Thrash ISKCON Member At Home. VIDEO

ABP News  

The violence against the Hindu minority in Bangladesh continues. ISKCON is being targeted in Bangladesh, the organisation alleged last week, citing the destruction of a temple and a community centre run by it. Earlier, a former ISKCON priest, Chinmoy Krishna Das, was arrested and is now awaiting bail. Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, spokesperson of the Bangladesh Sammilita Sanatani Jagran Jote …

88 incidents of attacks on minorities, primarily Hindus, after Sheikh Hasina’s ouster, confirms Bangladesh
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3 months, 1 week ago

88 incidents of attacks on minorities, primarily Hindus, after Sheikh Hasina’s ouster, confirms Bangladesh

Live Mint  

The interim government of Bangladesh on Tuesday, December 10, acknowledged that there have been 88 incidents of communal violence against the minorities, primarily Hindus, after the ouster of then Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Interim government head Muhammad Yunus’ press secretary Shafiqul Alam also said that 70 people have been arrested in those incidents. A total of 88 cases have been …

DC Edit | Dhaka needs to act swiftly, firmly to restore normalcy
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3 months, 1 week ago

DC Edit | Dhaka needs to act swiftly, firmly to restore normalcy

Deccan Chronicle  

India has had its say on the situation in Bangladesh where the safety of minorities has been under a grave threat. It was on the cards that Bangladesh would come up with the response that India’s premises were based on “misleading and false information” and that whatever is happening in the country since the fall of Sheikh Hasina Wazed’s government …

Bangladesh acknowledges attacks on minorities; says 88 cases filed, 70 arrested so far
3 months, 1 week ago

Bangladesh acknowledges attacks on minorities; says 88 cases filed, 70 arrested so far

New Indian Express  

Bangladesh has confirmed 88 cases of communal violence targeting minorities, primarily Hindus, since the departure of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August. Interim government head Muhammad Yunus’ press secretary, Shafiqul Alam, revealed the figures on Tuesday, adding that 70 individuals have been arrested in connection with the attacks, as reported by news agency PTI. The announcement follows a visit …

No relief for Hindu monk Chinmoy Das in Bangladesh, senior lawyer attacked
3 months, 1 week 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 …

Sheikh Hasina slams Yunus over Hindu priest Chinmoy Das’ arrest; calls him ‘mastermind of July-August unrest’
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3 months, 1 week ago

Sheikh Hasina slams Yunus over Hindu priest Chinmoy Das’ arrest; calls him ‘mastermind of July-August unrest’

Live Mint  

Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina slammed Bangladesh's interim government chief adviser Muhammad Yunus over the arrest of Hindu priest Chinmoy Das and also called him the masterminds of the July-August unrest in the country. The Jamaat and terrorists are having a free run under the new regime,” said Hasina while terming the current leadership a ‘fascist regime’ that allows terrorists …

Bangladeshi Hindu family of 10 arrested in Tripura, read details
3 months, 1 week ago

Bangladeshi Hindu family of 10 arrested in Tripura, read details

Op India  

On 7th December ten members of a Hindu family from Bangladesh recently made it into Tripura by trekking through deep woods without taking a moment to rest in the middle of the night. The family reportedly stated during the preliminary interrogation that they were forced to cross the border because of the growing atrocities committed against the minority Hindu community …

Foreign secretary Vikram Misri visits Dhaka amid attacks on Bangladeshi Hindus
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3 months, 1 week ago

Foreign secretary Vikram Misri visits Dhaka amid attacks on Bangladeshi Hindus

Hindustan Times  

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrived in Dhaka on Monday morning to discuss bilateral relations between India and Bangladesh, officials said. Foreign secretary Vikram Misri The visit comes amid recent reports of rise in violence against minorities in Bangladesh and the arrest of spiritual leader Chinmoy Krishna Das in Chittagong. The delegation led by the foreign secretaries of the two countries …

India’s foreign secretary Misri in Bangladesh for talks, a first since Yunus assumed power
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3 months, 1 week ago

India’s foreign secretary Misri in Bangladesh for talks, a first since Yunus assumed power

Firstpost  

The visit comes amid recent reports of rise in violence against minorities in Bangladesh and the arrest of spiritual leader Chinmoy Krishna Das in Chittagong Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrived in Dhaka on Monday morning to discuss bilateral relations between India and Bangladesh, officials said. The visit comes amid recent reports of rise in violence against minorities in Bangladesh and …

Bangladesh Police files case against Hindu monk Chinmoy Das, his followers
3 months, 1 week ago

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

Hindustan Times  

A case was lodged on Sunday over a clash between police and followers of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das on the court premises in Chittagong, according to a media report. The Dhaka Tribune newspaper said the case names the Hindu leader, arrested on a charge of sedition, as the prime accused, along with 164 identified individuals and 400 to 500 …

Bangladesh Police file case against Hindu monk Chinmoy Das, his followers
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Hindus attacked, Islamism on rise: How Bangladesh is disparaging the legacy of its own founder
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Hindus attacked, Islamism on rise: How Bangladesh is disparaging the legacy of its own founder

Firstpost  

The attacks on minorities and rising Islamist fundamentalism are a deep betrayal, reflecting a dangerous drift away from Mujibur Rahman’s ideas and the very values that once shaped the Bangladeshi freedom struggle As per media reports, Bangladesh is set to remove the image of the country’s founding father, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, affectionately known as ‘Bangabandhu’, from its currency notes. Amidst …

Spiritual leader Devkinandan urges UN to act on Bangladesh violence
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Spiritual leader Devkinandan urges UN to act on Bangladesh violence

Op India  

Spiritual leader Devkinandan Thakur on Thursday urged the United Nations to take immediate action against the recent violence in Bangladesh and said that if the international peacekeeping organisation fails to act, it should dissolve. Speaking to ANI, Devkinandan Thakur said, “I have written a letter to the United Nations…UN was founded because if some attack happens on humanity anywhere in …

Bangladesh minority group slams attack against Hindus in Sunamganj: ‘Over 100 houses looted, temple damaged…’
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh minority group slams attack against Hindus in Sunamganj: ‘Over 100 houses looted, temple damaged…’

Live Mint  

The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council released a statement on Thursday following attacks against minorities in Sunamgonj district. “More than 100 houses and business establishments of the Hindu community were attacked, vandalised and looted in Manglargaon and Monigaon East Gunigram…Doara Bazar Loknath Temple was heavily damaged in the attack. The alleged incident took place late at night on December …

Amid Iskcon-Bangladesh tension, Yunus meets religious leaders: ‘Not enemies despite differences’
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Amid Iskcon-Bangladesh tension, Yunus meets religious leaders: ‘Not enemies despite differences’

Firstpost  

Bangladesh interim-government head Muhammad Yunus met religious leaders in his country and said, ‘If any incident of attack on minorities takes place in the country, information must be collected immediately and the perpetrators must be brought to justice’ Tension escalated between India and Bangladesh following the arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari and reports of increasing attacks on …

Sunni Muslim leader condemns arrest of Hindu monk in Bangladesh
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Sunni Muslim leader condemns arrest of Hindu monk in Bangladesh

Deccan Chronicle  

Kozhikode: A prominent Sunni Muslim leader on Wednesday condemned the arrest of a Hindu monk last week by Bangladeshi police and urged the neighbouring country to ensure the safety and well-being of its minority communities immediately. In a statement, Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad, popularly known as Kanthapuram A P Aboobacker Musaliyar, criticised the recent arrest of monk Chinmoy Krishna Das by …

Chennai: Hindu Organisations Protest Against Arrest Of Hindu Monk Chinmoy Krishna Das In Bangladesh
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Chennai: Hindu Organisations Protest Against Arrest Of Hindu Monk Chinmoy Krishna Das In Bangladesh

ABP News  

Various Hindu organisations participated in a protest organised by the Bangladesh Hindus Rights Retrieval Committee in Chennai condemning the attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh. The demonstration was held to demand justice for the victims of violence and the arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das who was detained at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on November 27 under charges of …

Bangladesh: Islamists prevent lawyers from appearing for ISKCON monk Chinmoy Krishna Das in court
Top News
3 months, 2 weeks 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
3 months, 2 weeks 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 violence: mistreatment of minorities is a reprehensible act, says Syed Ahmed Bukhari
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh violence: mistreatment of minorities is a reprehensible act, says Syed Ahmed Bukhari

The Hindu  

Terming mistreatment of minorities as a ‘reprehensible act’, Shahi Imam of Delhi’s Jama Masjid, Syed Ahmed Bukhari, on Tuesday asked the Bangladesh government to stop injustices and assaults against Hindus in the country. As a credible neighbour, a close ally of Bangladesh, and a custodian of shared cultural heritage, I expect the current head of Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus, a Nobel …

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