ISKCON, Bangladesh and Dhaka

Dhaka court refuses to ban ISKCON amid row over monk Chinmoy Das’ arrest, Hasina calls for his release
ISKCON distances itself from Das, who, it says, was expelled from religious organisation earlier. He was arrested on charges of dishonouring Bangladesh's national flag.
Dhaka high court refuses to ban ISKCON Bangladesh amid row over priest's arrest
A new petition in Bangladesh calls for a ban on ISKCON, accusing the group of being a “radical organisation” that threatens national security.
“This has to stop…” SP Vaid condemns ISKCON priest’s arrest in Bangladesh
Jammu and Kashmir Police Former DGP SP Vaid on November 28 condemned the recent arrest of an ISKCON priest in Bangladesh and said that it needs to be stop. “Around 75 people including retired judges,
Who Is Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, The ISKCON Monk Arrested In Bangladesh?
ISKCON monk Chinmoy was reportedly held in Bangladesh for alleged sedition, during his rallies in Chattaogram and Rangpur. He was arrested from the Dhaka International Airport by the Detective Branch of Dhaka Police.
Chinmoy Das arrested: Petition filed in Bangladesh HC seeking ban on ISKCON amid attacks on Hindus
The Bangladesh high court has asked the government to take immediate measures to address the situation, which has raised concerns over the safety of Hindus.
TMC condemns ISKCON priest's arrest in Bangladesh, urges BJP to avoid provocative statements
TMC leader Kunal Ghosh responded to the arrest of ISKCON Bangladesh priest Chinmoy Krishna Das by Dhaka police, calling it an international issue beyond India's jurisdiction. “BJP should not make provocative statements in West Bengal”,
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Dhaka-Tangail highway blocked for over 9 hours by RMG workers demanding arrears
Workers of Mahmood Jeans Limited, a garment factory in Kaliakoir, Gazipur, have been protesting by blocking the Dhaka-Tangail ...
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Dhaka and Seoul kicks off negotiation to sign EPA
Bangladesh and South Korea have launched negotiations for signing a Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between the two ...
Bangladesh steps up security, arrests six for lawyer's killing amid protests
Bangladesh stepped up security in the port city of Chittagong on Wednesday as police arrested six people in connection with ...
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Hasnat Abdullah alleges second vehicle attack in Dhaka
Hasnat Abdullah, a key coordinator of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, alleged another attack on his vehicle in an ...
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The urinal chronicles of Dhaka
The only things Dhaka’s urinals need are a vague semblance of cover, a slight incline for drainage, and a total disregard for everyone else’s sensory experience ...
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Best tehari places in Dhaka this winter!
Over at Hazaribagh Bazar, Maruf Biryani House offers a spicier alternative, perfect for those who enjoy their tehari with a ...
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Zika virus detected in Dhaka
Zika virus has been detected in Dhaka, with eight cases identified in the past three months. Last year, five people were also ...
Bangladeshi court denies bail to Hindu leader who led rallies for minority protection
A prominent Bangladeshi Hindu leader who has been leading rallies demanding security for Hindus in the overwhelmingly Muslim ...
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The unseen cost of Dhaka’s toxic air
Every year, more than 230,000 people in Bangladesh die from diseases linked to air pollution, and many of these deaths are ...
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Battery-powered rickshaws to stay off major roads in Dhaka
Battery-powered rickshaws will no longer operate on Dhaka's major roads after owners and operators have agreed to a police ...
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Fresh Ceramics launches flagship House of Aesthetics in Dhaka
Fresh Ceramics, the brand of Meghna Ceramic Industries Ltd, unveiled its first exclusive display centre, the “Fresh Ceramics ...