Bangladesh’s High Court is reviewing a petition to ban ISKCON as the government accuses the group of religious fundamentalism. Violence against Hindus has escalated since the August coup, with peaceful protests met with arrests.

A petition was filed in Bangladesh seeking a ban on ISKCON amid violence against Hindus. Protests and clashes followed the arrest of monk Chinmoy Krishna Das, sparking international concern.

ISKCON Bangladesh has strongly condemned the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das, a prominent Hindu leader, and spokesperson for the "Bangladesh Sammilito Sanatani Jagaran Jot" and also issued a list of demands to the Muhammad Yunus-led government for subsequent violence and attacks against Sanatanis in various regions of Bangladesh.

A petition was submitted to the Bangladesh high court on Wednesday seeking a ban on the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) amid escalating violence targeting the Hindu community.

Amid escalating violence against Hindus and 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).

ISKCON priest Chinmoy Krishna Das, spokesperson for Bangladesh Sammilit Sanatan Jagran Jote, was denied bail after being arrested on sedition charges. India's Ministry of External Affairs expressed concern,

ISKCON urges India to act on leader's detention in Bangladesh, citing human rights concerns. Situation closely watched for its impact on India-Bangladesh relations.