Bangladesh Yunus government denies ban on ISKCON: Amid the growing controversy over the arrest of Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das Prabhu in West Bengal capital Dhaka, Shafiqul Islam, press secretary of Bangladesh Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, has assured that the Hindu community Is safe. There is no threat to the country and the minorities here. Islam has clarified in an interview that, ‘The Bangladesh government has no intention of banning the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). I don’t know about the hearing of this case but ISKCON will not be banned in Bangladesh.
This statement has come at a time when the demand to ban the Hindu organization has intensified after the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das, associated with ISKCON, on treason charges. The Bangladesh High Court on Thursday rejected a petition seeking a ban on ISKCON’s activities.
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Speaking on the recent incident of violence among minority communities in Bangladesh, Islam said, “The Hindu community is safe in Bangladesh. Misinformation is being spread on a systematic level. I request you, come and see the ground situation. There was violence there.” First few days but, now the situation is under control.” Islam further said that Chinmoy Krishna Das will get fair justice and the government is fully committed in this direction.
Reaction to India’s statement
Responding to India’s statement, Islam called it an internal matter and said, ‘New Delhi does not need to comment on this matter. The Government of India should not have given a statement. This is our internal matter. We never comment on the incidents happening in India.
India on Tuesday condemned the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das and sought to ensure the safety of the Hindu community in Bangladesh. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said, “We are extremely concerned over the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das and his denial of bail.”
