ISKCON Kolkata Vice President, Radharaman Das, has reported that an ISKCON center in Dhaka, Bangladesh, was set on fire by miscreants. The incident took place early in the morning, around 2-3 am. According to Radharaman Das, the attackers poured petrol and burned down the temple. The idol of Lakshminarayan was also vandalized during the attack. The entire temple was destroyed in the fire. This event is part of a larger concern about violence against minorities in Bangladesh. ISKCON, a religious organization, has expressed deep concern over the safety of its temples and followers in the region following this unfortunate incident.
08 December,2024 11:13 AM ISTOn December 2, 2024, hundreds of Bangladeshi Hindus in Canada protested against the treatment of minorities in Bangladesh. The protest was triggered by the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das, an ISKCON priest in Bangladesh. The demonstrators raised slogans and held pictures of Chinmoy Krishna Das, demanding his release. The priest was arrested on charges of sedition for allegedly raising a flag on a stand next to Bangladesh's national flag. This incident has caused widespread anger among the Hindu community, both in Bangladesh and abroad. Many people are calling for his immediate release and are speaking out against the increasing violence and discrimination against minorities in Bangladesh.
02 December,2024 03:07 PM ISTFrom the last few months, mass scale violence and unrest has rocked the nation of Bangladesh. Taking a jibe at the Biden government in the United States, Former Spiritual Advisor to Donald Trump expressed dismay over the approach to deal with the Bangladesh crisis. In an exclusive interview with ANI, he exuded confidence in Donald Trump’s regime, and asserted that his government will shape a brighter future for the whole world. "I am astonished that the current administration hasn't been paying more attention to Bangladesh. But the fact of the matter is, that one of the reasons why there's going to be a change of administration in the United States in just a few weeks is because the foreign policy of this administration has not paid attention to a lot of issues. That's why there are more than 50 conflicts all around the world, more since World War II. But I can also tell you this, Donald Trump is coming to town in Washington DC and he's coming to town with an incredible team of advocates for American values, that view countries like India as indispensable allies in shaping the future of the world..." says Johnnie Moore, former US Commissioner on International Religious Freedom (Trump & Biden Admins) on being asked about the US's stance amid ongoing violence against minorities in Bangladesh.
29 November,2024 01:40 PM ISTThe arrest of ISKCON priest Chinmoy Das in Bangladesh has caused widespread anger and concern. Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari was detained on charges of sedition for allegedly raising a flag on a stand that displayed the national flag of Bangladesh. On November 26, he was presented in a Chittagong court, which denied his bail and sent him to custody. The arrest has sparked outrage among his supporters, who are calling for his immediate release. American singer Mary Millben has also expressed her concerns about the situation, urging for justice and highlighting the importance of religious freedom and respect for human rights in Bangladesh.
28 November,2024 03:08 PM ISTThe BJP unit of West Bengal has expressed concerns over the arrest of ISKCON Bangladesh priest Chinmoy Krishna Das by Dhaka police. In response, BJP leaders and party workers, including West Bengal Assembly Leader of Opposition (LoP) Suvendu Adhikari, held a march to the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Kolkata. During the protest, Adhikari and BJP leader Agnimitra Paul criticized the government of Bangladesh, led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, for its failure to protect Hindus. They also condemned the violence against the Hindu community in Bangladesh. The BJP leaders called for immediate action to address the situation and ensure the safety of religious minorities in the country.
28 November,2024 09:57 AM ISTA case has been filed against Chinmoy Krishna Das, accusing him of sedition for raising a flag on a stand that displayed Bangladesh’s national flag. The ISKCON priest is facing these charges after the incident, which has sparked outrage among Hindu leaders in Bangladesh. They are demanding his immediate release, arguing that the arrest is unfair. The controversy has caused tension, as many believe that the charges are politically motivated. Supporters of Chinmoy Krishna Das are calling for a quick resolution to the matter, while the case continues to unfold. Hindu leaders across the country are voicing their concerns over the treatment of the priest and the potential consequences for the community.
27 November,2024 07:32 PM ISTIn a tragic incident in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad, a high-end speeding luxury car killed 9 people and injured atleast 10 after it rammed into the crowd at the accident spot. The accident took place on July 20th near the ISKCON temple on the Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway. The driver was hospitalised with injuries and will be arrested soon.
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