The petition, filed by a local lawyer, had sought to shut down ISKCON’s activities in Bangladesh, alleging that the organization’s presence was problematic.

The Bangladesh High Court refused to ban ISKCON despite violent protests following the arrest of a Hindu monk, emphasizing the government’s role in maintaining law and order.

Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a former member of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) and spokesperson of the Sanatan Jagaran Mancha, has become a focal point of national discourse in Bangladesh following his arrest in a sedition case.

Hasina also pointed to the broader issue of religious intolerance, noting, “Temples, mosques, shrines, churches, and Ahmadiyya homes have been attacked, vandalised, and looted. The safety of life and property for all communities must be ensured.

The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) on Monday urged the Indian government to take immediate steps, seeking the release of prominent Hindu leader and priest, Chinmoy Krishna Das,

Bangladesh is witnessing a surge in violence against Hindus, with homes, businesses, temples and shops being torched and ransacked.