Amid escalating violence against Hindus and the arrest of priest Chinmoy Krishna Das, a petition has been submitted to the Bangladesh High Court seeking a ban on the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON).

BJP leaders, spearheaded by Suvendu Adhikari, protested outside the Bangladesh High Commission in Kolkata over the arrest of ISKCON priest Chinmoy Krishna Das. They demanded his release, alleging religious persecution in Bangladesh.

The organisation has also issued a statement and called upon the government authorities to promote peaceful coexistence.

Chinmoy Krishna Das, spokesperson for the Bangladesh Sommilito Sanatan Jagaran Jot coalition, faces sedition charges for allegedly disrespecting the national flag during a rally.

Bangladesh: A clash erupted after Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, an ISKCON leader, was ordered to jail. The violence resulted in one death and injuries to at least 10 persons.

The arrest of Monk and Iskon leader Chinmoy Krishna Das has sparked anger and concern within the Hindu community

Singh said the targeting of Hindus and arrest of religious leaders shows that fundamentalists are dominating the Bangladesh interim government as in the case of Pakistan

Ayodhya's Ram temple chief priest condemned the Bangladesh government for arresting ISKCON priest Chinmoy Krishna Das on sedition charges. The arrest

Bangladesh's response stands contrary to the spirit of friendship and understanding between the two neighbouring countries

A court in Bangladesh has denied bail to a prominent monk who had been leading rallies demanding security for the minority Hindu community in the South Asian country. Chinmoy Krishna Das, the leader of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (Iskcon) in Bangladesh,