Bangladesh: High Court refuses to ban ISKCON
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Bangladesh: High Court refuses to ban ISKCON

Deccan Chronicle  

Dhaka: The High Court here 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 said. Supreme Court lawyer Md Monir Uddin placed some newspaper reports about International Society for Krishna Consciousness before the HC bench on Wednesday and had prayed for a suo motu order to the government to ban the organisation and impose Section 144 in Chattogram, Rangpur and Dinajpur. When the proceedings started on Thursday, the attorney general's office placed the information before the HC bench of Justice Farah Mahbub and Justice Debasish Roy Chowdhury. They came up with the remark after Additional Attorney General Aneek R Haque and Deputy Attorney General Md Asad Uddin informed the HC bench that three separate cases have been filed in connection with the murder of lawyer Saiful Islam Alif and ISKCON's activities, and 33 accused have been arrested in these cases.

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Is Bangladesh govt planning to ban ISKCON? Big statement by Muhammad Yunus's aide
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Is Bangladesh govt planning to ban ISKCON? Big statement by Muhammad Yunus's aide

India TV News  

Shafiqul Alam, Press Secretary to the Chief Advisor to Bangladesh's interim government, Muhammad Yunus made a big statement, addressing growing concerns over the future of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness in his country, said that the neighbouring country does not have any plans to impose a ban on religious body after a monk formerly associated with the organisation was …

How Iskcon is caught in the crosshairs as unrest grips Bangladesh
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3 weeks ago

How Iskcon is caught in the crosshairs as unrest grips Bangladesh

Firstpost  

Iskcon has remained in the headlines since the arrest of its former member Chinmoy Krishna Das last week on sedition charges in Bangladesh. There have also been calls for a ban on the body in the South Asian country, which has been rejected by a court An activist of the Bharatiya Janata Party holds placards of Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, …

‘Hindus safe in Bangladesh’: Muhammad Yunus's official opens up on Chinamoy Das's trial, ISKCON ban calls
3 weeks, 2 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, 2 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 …

Bangladesh-Iskcon row: Yunus aide says ‘Hindus safe, violence happened only for a few days’ – Firstpost
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Bangladesh-Iskcon row: Yunus aide says ‘Hindus safe, violence happened only for a few days’ – Firstpost

Firstpost  

Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus’ press secretary Shafikul Islam said Bangladesh witnessed violence in the “initial few days” and that the situation is under control now Bangladeshi Hindu leader Krishna Das Prabhu shows a victory sign as he is taken in a police van after a court denied him bail. AP The press secretary to Bangladesh’s Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus on …

Iskcon Bangladesh banned Chinmoy Das in 2023, report cites old letter
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Iskcon Bangladesh banned Chinmoy Das in 2023, report cites old letter

Firstpost  

The ban was reportedly imposed in a letter issued by Iskcon’s CPT in the UK on October 6 last year. Chinmoy Krishna Das, a Hindu leader associated with the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, who faces several charges, is escorted by the police at the Chattogram Metropolitan Magistrate Court, in Chattogram, Bangladesh, November 26, 2024. Reuters Bangladesh’s Iskcon has imposed …

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

Winter Session: AAP's Raghav Chadha calls for debate on arrest of ISKCON priest in Bangladesh
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Winter Session: AAP's Raghav Chadha calls for debate on arrest of ISKCON priest in Bangladesh

India TV News  

Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on Wednesday submitted a notice of Suspension of Business asking for a discussion on the continued atrocities being committed on Hindus in Bangladesh and also the arrest of ISKCON priest Chinmoy Krishna Das. I demand that this House discuss and condemn the detention of ISKCON priest Chinmoy Krishna Das and address the …

Bangladesh: Islamic political parties demand ban on ISKCON over Chattogram violence
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Bangladesh: Islamic political parties demand ban on ISKCON over Chattogram violence

Op India  

Islamists in Bangladesh continue to target the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, with growing demand to ban the organisation. On Thursday, several Islamic political parties came together to demand to ban ISKCON, calling it an “extremist organization” and blaming it for the murder of lawyer Saiful Islam. The organisations made three main demands at the meeting, ISKCON should be banned …

ISKCON Bangladesh Distances Itself From Chinmoy Das, Says His Actions 'Not Representative Of ISKCON'
3 weeks, 4 days ago

ISKCON Bangladesh Distances Itself From Chinmoy Das, Says His Actions 'Not Representative Of ISKCON'

ABP News  

Days after Chinmoy Krishna Das was sent to jail in Bangladesh on charges of sedition, the International Society for Krishna Consciousness has denied any involvement in the activities of the monk, saying his actions are "not representative of ISKCON". The general secretary of ISKCON Bangladesh, Charu Chandra Das Brahmachari, stated during a press conference on Thursday that ISKCON is not …

Bangladesh: ‘Power grabbers’ have failed, says Sheikh Hasina after Yunus govt arrests Iskcon priest
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Bangladesh: ‘Power grabbers’ have failed, says Sheikh Hasina after Yunus govt arrests Iskcon priest

Firstpost  

Sheikh Hasina, who is currently in India, issued a statement saying that mosques, temples and churches have fallen target to extremist attacks in Bangladesh after the Yunus government “usurped” the administration after her ouster Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday slammed the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus over the arrest of Iskcon monk Chinmoy Krishna Das earlier …

ISKCON Bangladesh distances itself from Chinmoy Krishna Das: ‘Their actions…’
3 weeks, 4 days ago

ISKCON Bangladesh distances itself from Chinmoy Krishna Das: ‘Their actions…’

Hindustan Times  

Amid a massive row over the arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das over a sedition charge, ISKCON Bangladesh distanced itself from the monk on Thursday, saying his "actions are not representative" of the religious body. Charu Chandra Das said ISKCON had no involvement in the activities of Chinmoy Krishna Das, who was arrested earlier this month. "Several months ago, …

Bangladesh HC refuses to ban Iskcon, advises Yunus govt to resolve the matter – Firstpost
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Bangladesh HC refuses to ban Iskcon, advises Yunus govt to resolve the matter – Firstpost

Firstpost  

A petition urging to ban ISKCON in Bangladesh alleges that it has been involved in “radical activities” that “threaten” national security and stir communal violence Chinmoy Krishna Das, a Hindu leader associated with the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, who faces several charges, is escorted by the police at the Chattogram Metropolitan Magistrate Court, in Chattogram, Bangladesh, November 26, 2024. …

Dhaka HC refuses to ban ISKCON, Mamata Banerjee vows support to PM Modi govt on Bangladesh issue
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Dhaka HC refuses to ban ISKCON, Mamata Banerjee vows support to PM Modi govt on Bangladesh issue

Live Mint  

The Dhaka High Court on Thursday refused to ban ISKCON's activities in Bangladesh, a local newspaper reported days after a lawyer was killed in a clash between security personnel and supporters of a Hindu leader arrested on sedition charges. Meanwhile, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Thursday that she would support Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led central government on …

Bengal CM Mamata Backs PM Modi-Led Centre On Bangladesh Violence, ISKCON Issues
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Bengal CM Mamata Backs PM Modi-Led Centre On Bangladesh Violence, ISKCON Issues

ABP News  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that the government didn’t want any religion to be harmed. Later, ISKCON Bangladesh also issued a list of demands to the government for subsequent violence and attacks against Sanatanis in various regions of Bangladesh. On Wednesday night, the ISKCON Kolkata vice-president and spokesperson Radharaman Das informed that the ISKCON Namhatta centre in Shibchar …

Dhaka High Court refuses to ban ISKCON in Bangladesh
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Dhaka High Court refuses to ban ISKCON in Bangladesh

New Indian Express  

DHAKA: Bangladesh High Court 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 declined to ban the …

Bangladesh court refuses to ban Iskcon amid violence after Hindu monk's arrest
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Bangladesh court refuses to ban Iskcon amid violence after Hindu monk's arrest

India Today  

The Bangladesh High Court on Thursday refused to pass a suo moto order to ban the International Society for Krishna Consciousness in the country after the government submitted a report on its position on the Hindu religious organisation amid the ongoing violence which spiralled this week after the arrest of a Hindu monk on sedition charges. The court's refusal came …

Bangladesh High Court refuses to ban ISKCON, orders govt to remain cautious about protecting law
3 weeks, 4 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 …

Chinmoy Krishna Das was relieved of all our activities, baseless propaganda in Bangladesh: ISKCON
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Chinmoy Krishna Das was relieved of all our activities, baseless propaganda in Bangladesh: ISKCON

India TV News  

ISKCON on Thursday in a strong-worded statement addressed the rumours surrounding the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachary and said some quarters have been trying to create instability in the society by making misleading statements and baseless allegations to make our organization controversial. Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachary, arrested earlier this week, was sent to jail by a Chattogram …

Bangladesh ignores pleas, calls Iskcon ‘fundamentalist’
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Bangladesh ignores pleas, calls Iskcon ‘fundamentalist’

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Ignoring India’s repeated appeals for the protection of Hindus who have been the target of attacks and continuing in denial mode, Bangladesh on Wednesday targeted global organisation Iskcon by terming it a “religious fundamentalist organisation”, according to media reports. Reacting strongly to the punitive action taken by Bangladesh against a Hindu seer there, India had on Tuesday said …

Bangladesh govt refers to ISKCON as a 'religious fundamentalist group' in court
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Bangladesh govt refers to ISKCON as a 'religious fundamentalist group' in court

Op India  

In yet another move exposing the Hinduphobic character of post-Hasina Bangladesh, an affidavit has been filed in the High Court calling ISKCON a “religious fundamentalist” group. #BREAKING: Bangladesh Government has started investigating ISKCON as a religious fundamentalist organization, according to Bangladesh Attorney General and senior Supreme Court lawyer, Md. The Indian External Affairs Ministry urged the government of Bangladesh to …

After Hindu priest’s arrest, will Bangladesh now ban Iskcon?
3 weeks, 5 days ago

After Hindu priest’s arrest, will Bangladesh now ban Iskcon?

Firstpost  

A petition has reportedly been filed in the Bangladesh High Court seeking a ban on Iskcon. This comes amid protests by Hindus against the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das, a Hindu leader associated with the religious organisation Chinmoy Krishna Das, a Hindu leader associated with the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, who faces several charges, is escorted by the police …

Bangladesh to ban ISKCON? Petition filed in high court amid Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das’ arrest
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Bangladesh to ban ISKCON? Petition filed in high court amid Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das’ arrest

Live Mint  

Amid the arrest of Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das and clashes between security personnel and his followers, a petition has been filed in a Bangladesh High Court seeking a ban on the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. Chinmoy Krishna Das, the leader of the Hindu group Sammilita Sanatani Jote, was arrested on Monday from the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport area …

Chinmoy Das arrested: Petition filed in Bangladesh high court seeking ban on ISKCON amid attacks on Hindus
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Chinmoy Das arrested: Petition filed in Bangladesh high court seeking ban on ISKCON amid attacks on Hindus

Hindustan Times  

A petition was submitted to the Bangladesh high court on Wednesday seeking a ban on the International Society for Krishna Consciousness amid escalating violence targeting the Hindu community. Bangladeshi Hindu leader Krishna Das Prabhu shows a victory sign as he is taken in a police van after the court ordered him detained pending further proceedings in Chattogram on November 26, …

ISKCON Kolkata apprises Centre about attacks on its monks in Bangladesh
3 weeks, 5 days ago

ISKCON Kolkata apprises Centre about attacks on its monks in Bangladesh

New Indian Express  

KOLKATA: The International Society for Krishna Consciousness Kolkata on Wednesday said they have apprised the Centre about the continuing attacks on their monks and other members of the Hindu Vaishnavite religious order in Bangladesh. ISKCON Kolkata spokesperson Radharaman Das told PTI the arrest of ISKCON monk Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh was the last example of the continuing attacks, and …

Iskcon India on Bangladesh's ban plea: Will wait for Trump to enter White House
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Iskcon India on Bangladesh's ban plea: Will wait for Trump to enter White House

India Today  

Iskcon India on Wednesday reacted to the Bangladesh government's move to file a writ petition, demanding a ban on the Hindu religious organisation in the wake of violent protests across the country after the arrest of Hindu monk, Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari. Before he won the November 5 US Presidential election, Trump condemned the "barbaric violence" against Hindus in Bangladesh …

Iskcon a fundamentalist organisation, Bangladesh tells court as plea seeks ban
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Iskcon a fundamentalist organisation, Bangladesh tells court as plea seeks ban

India Today  

The Bangladeshi government on Wednesday called Iskcon or the International Society for Krishna Consciousness a "religious fundamentalist organisation" in response to a writ petition filed in the High Court demanding a ban on the outfit. The development comes amid widespread protests across Bangladesh over the arrest of Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari and the targeting of Iskcon and other …

ISKCON leader Chinmoy Das held in Bangladesh for sedition | What's the case
3 weeks, 6 days 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 …

Outrageous To Make Baseless Allegations: ISKCON's Strong Objection Over Chinmoy Krishna Das's Arrest In Dhaka
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Outrageous To Make Baseless Allegations: ISKCON's Strong Objection Over Chinmoy Krishna Das's Arrest In Dhaka

ABP News  

The International Society for Krishna Consciousness issued a statement after the arrest of ISKCON Bangladesh leader Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari in Dhaka. We have come across disturbing reports that Sri Chinmoy Krishna Das, one of the prominent leaders of ISKCON Bangladesh, has been detained by the Dhaka police. November 25, 2024 "We want the Government of Bangladesh to release Chinmoy …

BJP MLAs reach violence-hit Sandeshkhali after police stop them briefly
10 months ago

BJP MLAs reach violence-hit Sandeshkhali after police stop them briefly

Hindustan Times  

Leader of Opposition in West Bengal assembly Suvendu Adhikari and Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Shankar Ghosh reached Sandeshkhali to meet locals hours after the police prevented BJP MLAs on Tuesday from travelling to the restive area in North 24 Parganas district. Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari The situation in Sandeshkhali has been tense for over 10 …

Sandeshkhali case: HC takes suo motu cognisance of assault
10 months, 1 week ago

Sandeshkhali case: HC takes suo motu cognisance of assault

Hindustan Times  

The Calcutta high court on Tuesday took suo motu cognisance of the Sandeshkhali case and set aside the prohibitory orders clamped by the state administration in the area in North 24 Parganas district. The bench appointed Jayanta Narayan Chatterjee, a high court advocate, as amicus curiae in the case and directed the registrar general to issue notices to the state …

Supreme Court Rejects Abhishek Banerjee's Plea To Gag Media From Reporting Calcutta HC Hearing In Recruitment Scam Case
1 year ago

Supreme Court Rejects Abhishek Banerjee's Plea To Gag Media From Reporting Calcutta HC Hearing In Recruitment Scam Case

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday declined Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee's request for a gag order restraining media coverage of the proceedings before a single judge of the Calcutta High Court monitoring the probe into an alleged multi-tier recruitment scam in the state. During today's hearing, Senior Advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan pressed for a 'suspension of reportage', arguing – “Certain remarks …

Calcutta High Court judge issues contempt proceedings against lawyers
1 year, 11 months ago

Calcutta High Court judge issues contempt proceedings against lawyers

The Hindu  

Justice Rajasekhar Mantha of Calcutta High Court on Tuesday issued suo motu criminal contempt proceedings against a group of lawyers who held protests and blocked his entry to court on Monday. Meanwhile, Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court Prakash Shrivastava expressed his displeasure over the developments on Monday. ‘Attempts to terrorize judiciary’ Reacting to the developments, Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay of …

Hijab Ban - 'We Also Know What Is Happening In The State, We Will Hear At Appropriate Time' : CJI On Plea For Urgent Hearing
2 years, 10 months ago

Hijab Ban - 'We Also Know What Is Happening In The State, We Will Hear At Appropriate Time' : CJI On Plea For Urgent Hearing

Live Law  

Responding to a request seeking urgent listing of petitions challenging the Hijab ban in Karnataka colleges, the Chief Justice of India NV Ramana on Friday said that the Supreme Court will see the issue at the "appropriate time" as the Karnataka High Court is seized of the matter.Senior Advocate Devadatt Kamat mentioned the special leave petition filed against the move …

Narada scam: SC annuls Calcutta HC order refusing to accept replies of Mamata Banerjee, Moloy Ghatak
3 years, 5 months ago

Narada scam: SC annuls Calcutta HC order refusing to accept replies of Mamata Banerjee, Moloy Ghatak

Firstpost  

The SC was hearing appeals challenging the HC’s refusal to take affidavits by Banerjee and Ghatak on their role on the day the CBI arrested four TMC leaders New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday annulled the Calcutta High Court’s 9 June order refusing to take reply-affidavits of West Bengal, its Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, and state law minister Moloy …

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