Bangladesh, Iskcon and Chinmoy

This Week in Explainers: The unrest in Bangladesh over arrest of Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das
The arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh led to violent protests and chaos. It has once again raised questions about the safety of Hindu minorities in the country. All this and more
Two more Iskcon priests arrested in Bangladesh following Chinmoy Krishna Das's detention
Two Iskcon priests were arrested in Bangladesh amidst rising tensions within the Hindu community. Radharamn Das, Iskcon Kolkata vice president, confir
‘Does he look like terrorist’: Another Hindu priest arrested in Bangladesh after Chinmoy Das, alleges ISKCON
ISKCON member on Saturday alleged that another Hindu priest has been arrested in Bangladesh after the arrest of Chinmoy Das amid ongoing protests.
Removed for indiscipline months ago: ISKCON distances itself from Chinmoy Krishna Das
ISKCON clarified that Chinmoy was removed from all positions long ago due to violations of organizational discipline.
ISKCON says two more monks arrested in Bangladesh,‘had gone to give medicines to Chinmoy Das’
"We strongly protest such arrests and appeal to the Bangladesh government to give protection to minorities,” claimed Radharamn Das, the vice-president and spokesperson of ISKCON.
Who Is Chinmoy Krishna Das, ISKCON Monk Arrested Over Alleged Saffron Flag Controversy?
Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, also known as Krishna Das Prabhu, is an ISKCON monk and prominent Hindu leader who was arrested in Bangladesh for his alleged involvement in protests against violence towards Hindus.
ISKCON denies distancing itself from Chinmoy Krishna Das
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) has strongly dismissed claims that it has distanced itself from Chinmoy Krishna Das, the Hindu monk who was recently arrested in Bangladesh. The organisation reaffirmed its support for Das and called for the protection of Hindus and their places of worship in the country.
Iskcon Bangladesh banned Chinmoy Das in 2023, report cites old letter
The ban was reportedly imposed in a letter issued by ISKCON’s CPT in the UK on October 6 last year. The organisation maintained that the ban has not been lifted as of now.
ISKCON Bangladesh distances itself from Chinmoy Krishna Das: ‘Their actions…’
Charu Chandra Das Brahmachari, the general secretary of ISKCON Bangladesh, said the monk had been removed from all positions of the organisation.
ISKCON expresses solidarity with former priest Chinmoy Krishna Das
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) has expressed solidarity with former priest Chinmoy Krishna Das, who was arrested on charges of sedition for allegedly raising a flag on a stand displaying Bangladesh’s national flag.
ISKCON claims arrest of two more monks and secretary of Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh
ISKCON Kolkata on Saturday alleged that Bangladesh authorities have arrested two monks, Adipurush Shyam Das and Ranganath Das Brahmachari, and the secretary of Chinmoy Krishna Das. Vice President of ISKCON Kolkata Radha Raman said that the monks were arrested on Friday by the police while on their way to home after meeting Chinmoy Krishna Das,
ThePrint on MSN15h
Hindu priest detained in Bangladesh days after ex-ISKCON monk Chinmoy Krishna Das’s arrest
ISKCON is yet to issue statement. Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das’s arrest in sedition case earlier this month led to ...
Hosted on MSN21h
RSS dubs Bangladesh Govt as 'silent spectators' of Hindu atrocities, demands release of ISKCON's Chinmoy Das
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has urged the interim government of Bangladesh to take immediate action to end ...
‘Hindus safe in Bangladesh’: Muhammad Yunus's official opens up on Chinamoy Das's trial, ISKCON ban calls
Amid the ongoing uproar over the arrest of Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das Prabhu in Dhaka, Shafikul Islam, press secretary ...