British MPs have expressed concern over the attacks on the Hindu community in Bangladesh. According to news agency PTI, opposition Conservative Party MP Bob Blackman said that after Sheikh Hasina was ousted from power in Bangladesh, there is an attempt to wipe out Hindus (ethnic cleansing). During a debate in the British Parliament, Blackman said that the houses of Hindus have been burnt in Bangladesh. Their shops and houses are being vandalized. Priests are being arrested. Blackman said that it is the responsibility of Britain to take action on this matter, because it was they who liberated Bangladesh. Foreign Office Minister Catherine West said that we are aware of the concern of the Indian government. West said that she had gone to Bangladesh last month. During this time, the Yunus government had assured her that they would protect the interests of the minorities. Conservative MP Priti Patel said that violence is taking place in Bangladesh, which the government is unable to stop. We are very upset by this. Our condolences are with the minority Hindus of Bangladesh. At the same time, Labor Party MP Barry Gardiner said that the British government is monitoring the situation in Bangladesh. America expressed concern over the violence against Hindus
America has also expressed concern over the attacks on Hindus and minorities in Bangladesh. According to news agency Reuters, Foreign Department Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said that the government needs to respect freedom of speech and fundamental rights. Patel said that it is the government’s responsibility to protect the interests of minorities. He said that the detained people should be given a chance to present their views. They should be treated according to human rights. Allegation – 70 Hindu lawyers were implicated in a false case
Chinmay Krishna Das Brahmachari, a prominent former leader of ISKCON in Bangladesh, was arrested in Dhaka last month after a protest in support of the Hindu community in Rangpur. He has been accused of treason. On November 26, a Dhaka court rejected his bail plea. Since then, tension in the country has increased further. Hindu organization Sanatani Jagran Jot in Bangladesh has alleged that the government has wrongly implicated 70 Hindu lawyers in this case so that they cannot appear in the case on behalf of Chinmoy Prabhu. Kolkata ISKCON Vice-President Radharaman Das has also opposed this decision of the Chittagong court. He posted on social media and said- The day Chinmoy Krishna Prabhu was first arrested and produced in court, Regan Acharya was his lawyer. After the hearing, his chamber was vandalized and he was attacked with intent to kill. How can a lawyer appear for Chinmoy Krishna Das when he is being targeted? Who is Chinmoy Prabhu?
The real name of Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari 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. Chinmay Prabhu became its spokesperson. Through Sanatan Jagran Manch, Chinmay addressed several rallies in Chittagong and Rangpur. Thousands of people participated in it. Why was Chinmay 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 it. 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 October 31, Begum Khaleda Zia’s BNP party leader Feroz Khan filed a sedition case against 19 people including Chinmay Krishna Das in Chittagong. They are accused of insulting the national flag. What happened in Bangladesh in the recent past? 26 November
Chinmay Prabhu’s bail petition rejected
In Chittagong, ISKCON’s former chief Chinyam Krishna Das Prabhu’s bail 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 Chinmay Prabhu’s arrest. India’s Foreign Ministry said that it is unfortunate that criminals are roaming freely, but cases are going on against religious leaders who make 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, a demand was also made to declare emergency in Chittagong. 28 November
Demand to ban ISKCON rejected
On 28 September, the Dhaka High Court rejected the demand to ban ISKCON. 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 demands 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 disassociated 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 ISKCON of India 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 will not 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. 30 November Hindu religious leader Shyam Das Prabhu arrested
Another religious leader Shyam Das Prabhu associated with ISKCON was arrested in Chittagong. Shyam had gone to meet Chinmay Das, who is in jail. He was arrested without a warrant. ISKCON Kolkata vice-president and spokesperson Radharaman Das gave this information. 1 December 83 ISKCON members stopped from going to India in Bangladesh
Bangladesh immigration police stopped 54 ISKCON members going to India with valid passports and visas at the border. These people were going to India to participate in a religious ceremony. Regarding this, the immigration police said that even though they had valid passports and visas, they did not have special permission from the government. The next day, 29 people from ISKCON were stopped from coming to India. 2 December Mamata demanded sending peace forces to Bangladesh
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee demanded sending peace forces to Bangladesh. Mamata said that for this the central government should talk to the United Nations. Along with this, she said that PM Modi should bring back Indians who are facing atrocities on foreign soil. Bangladesh Assistant High Commission office in Tripura vandalized
The office of Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala, the capital of Tripura, was vandalized. Workers of Hindu Sangharsh Samiti had organized a protest outside the office. Bangladesh expressed displeasure and demanded a thorough investigation from India. Chinmay Prabhu’s lawyer attacked, admitted in ICU. Advocate Raman Roy, who was pleading the case of Chinmay Krishna Das Prabhu, was attacked. ISKCON spokesperson Radharaman Das gave this information in Kolkata. He said that Raman is admitted in ICU. 3 December Chinmay Das’s hearing postponed Chinmay Das’s bail hearing was postponed till 2 January. According to some media reports, Chinmay Das’s hearing has been postponed due to lack of legal help. In fact, no lawyer appeared in court to plead for Chinmay Das. Bangladesh issued summons to Indian High Commissioner Bangladesh’s Foreign Ministry issued summons to Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma in Dhaka. Foreign Secretary Riyaz Hamidullah met Pranay Verma and the ministry expressed displeasure over the attack on Bangladesh Mission in Agartala. Hasina said – Mohammad Yunus is responsible for attacks on minorities Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has blamed interim government chief Mohammad Yunus for the attacks and killings of minorities. Hasina said that the people of Yunus government are the masterminds of mass murders. ————————————————— 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 some people have presented Chinmay Krishna Das’s arrest in a wrong way. Read the full news… ———————— Read these news related to Bangladesh too… Infiltration in Bangladeshi Assistant High Commission in Tripura: Indian Foreign Ministry called it regrettable, security increased Indian Foreign Ministry on Monday condemned the infiltration in Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala, Tripura. The ministry said- The incident of infiltration in the premises of Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala today is very regrettable. Diplomatic and consular property should not be targeted under any circumstances. The statement further said- The government is taking action to enhance the security arrangements of the Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi and other Bangladeshi Deputy and Assistant High Commissions across the country. Read full news…
