There is news of arrest of another religious leader Shyam Das Prabhu associated with ISKCON in Chittagong, Bangladesh. According to the report, Shyam Das Prabhu had gone to meet Chinmay Prabhu, who was in jail, from where he was arrested without a warrant. ISKCON Kolkata’s vice-president and spokesperson Radharaman Das said about Shyam Prabhu’s arrest on Friday, “Another Brahmachari Shri Shyam Das Prabhu was arrested by the Chittagong Police today.” However, there is no news about this in the Bangladesh media. Due to this, a state of confusion prevails. On the other hand, 47 people were arrested in the last 24 hours while illegally entering India from Bangladesh. Most of them are said to be Hindu and Muslim laborers. These people had tried to enter India illegally by crossing the border with the help of brokers. When ISKCON was refused to be banned, fundamentalists created a ruckus. On the other hand, fundamentalist groups created a huge ruckus on Friday after the Dhaka High Court in Bangladesh refused to ban ISKCON. After Friday prayers, lakhs of Muslims demonstrated in mosques across the country. The biggest demonstrations took place in the capital Dhaka and Chittagong. The protesters called ISKCON a ‘Hindu extremist organization’ and a ‘radical and anti-national group’ and demanded an immediate ban on this organization. Many religious-based organizations and political parties, including radical organizations Hefazat-e-Islam, Khilafat Majlis and Islamic Movement, took part in these rallies. Hefazat said that the defeated forces of the country are using Hindus to spread anarchy. The way lawyer Saifullah Islam Alif was killed in the Chittagong court premises last Tuesday was an attempt to incite civil war. At the same time, ISKCON organized a protest kirtan in Kolkata for the release of Chinmay Krishna Das. ISKCON has announced that a global prayer meeting will be organized in all ISKCON temples across the world on Sunday. In this, prayers will be offered for the protection of Hindu devotees and religious minorities in Bangladesh. Bank accounts of 17 people associated with ISKCON seized According to news agency PTI, the Yunus administration has seized the bank accounts of 17 people associated with ISKCON for 30 days. This also includes the account of Chinmay Prabhu. Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) sent these instructions to different banks on Thursday. The Financial Intelligence Agency has asked the Central Bangladesh Bank to send the information of transactions made from the accounts related to all these 17 people within 3 days. Minister said – a foreign group is trying to put the government in trouble Meanwhile, the Religious Minister of the Interim Government, Khalid Hussain said – a local and foreign group is very active in trying to put the current government in trouble. We should take care that our internal harmony and peace should not be destroyed in any way. Khalid Hussain also said that no person involved in the murder of the lawyer will be spared. He said this in response to questions from journalists after visiting the grave of Saifullah Islam in Lohagara, Chittagong on Friday morning. On November 26, a lawyer was killed during a demonstration in support of Chinmoy Prabhu in Chittagong. The name of the slain lawyer was Saifullah Islam alias Alif (35). It is not known how the lawyer died. Who is Chinmoy Prabhu?
Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari’s real name is Chandan Kumar Dhar. He is the head of Chittagong ISKCON. PM Sheikh Hasina left the country on 5 August 2024 amid the ongoing violence in Bangladesh. After this, violent incidents took place with Hindus on a large scale. After this, Sanatan Jagran Manch was formed to protect the interests of Bangladeshi Hindus and minorities. Chinmoy Prabhu became its spokesperson. Through Sanatan Jagran Manch, Chinmoy addressed several rallies in Chittagong and Rangpur. Thousands of people attended it. Why was Chinmoy Prabhu arrested?
On October 25, Sanatan Jagran Manch held a rally at Laldighi Maidan in Chittagong with 8-point demands. Chinmay Krishna Das gave a speech in this rally. During this some people hoisted a saffron flag on the Azadi Stambh at New Market Chowk. ‘Ami Sanatani’ was written on this flag. After the rally on 31 October, Begum Khaleda Zia’s BNP party leader Feroz Khan filed a sedition case against 19 people including Chinmay Krishna Das in Chittagong. He is accused of insulting the national flag. What happened in the last 4 days in Bangladesh? 26 November
Chinmay Prabhu’s bail plea rejected
In Chittagong, the bail plea of former ISKCON chief Chinmay Krishna Das Prabhu was rejected. After this violence broke out outside the court premises. Lawyer Saifullah Islam lost his life in this. India expressed displeasure
India expressed displeasure over the arrest of Chinmay Prabhu. India’s Foreign Ministry said that it is unfortunate that criminals are roaming freely, but cases are going on against the religious leader who raised the right demands through peaceful meetings. 27 November Demand to ban ISKCON
A petition was filed in the Bangladesh High Court demanding a ban on ISKCON. The lawyer who filed the petition had told the court that ISKCON people were involved in Saifullah’s death. In such a situation, this organization should be banned. In this petition, there was also a demand to declare emergency in Chittagong. 28 November Demand to ban ISKCON rejected
The Dhaka High Court rejected the demand to ban ISKCON on 28 September. In the court, the interim government of Bangladesh said that we have taken necessary steps against the activities of ISKCON. This issue is the priority of the government. Sheikh Hasina demanded the release of Chinmay
Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina also condemned the arrest of ISKCON’s Chinmay Prabhu on Thursday and asked the interim government to release him immediately. Hasina said that a prominent leader of Sanatan Dharma has been arrested unjustly. ISKCON Bangladesh breaks ties with Chinmay Prabhu
ISKCON Bangladesh distanced itself from Chinmay Prabhu. General Secretary Charu Chandra Das Brahmachari said that Chinmay had already been removed from all posts of the organization due to violation of discipline. He does not take responsibility for any of his statements or reactions. 29 November India’s ISKCON came out in support of Chinmay Prabhu
The Indian branch of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) said that Chinmay Prabhu was not an official member of the organization, but they support his rights and freedom of speech. The organization said that we have not distanced ourselves from Chinmay Prabhu and nor will we do so. India said – Bangladesh government should take responsibility for the safety of Hindus
The Indian Foreign Ministry has given a statement on Friday on the arrest of ISKCON religious leader Chinmay Krishna Das Prabhu and the condition of Hindus in Bangladesh. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India has expressed its protest over the treatment of Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh. ————————————————— Read this news related to attack on Hindus too… Bangladesh said- India’s statement on Chinmay’s arrest is baseless, said- facts were presented in a wrong way. Bangladesh has also responded to the statement issued by the Indian Foreign Ministry on the arrest of ISKCON religious leader Chinmay Krishna Das Prabhu in Bangladesh. Bangladesh Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday- It is very sad that the arrest of Chinmay Krishna Das has been presented in a wrong way by some people. Read full news…
