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India.com
11-07-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Hindus in Bangladesh in distress, violence increased against...., 2442 cases reported in 330 days, Anti-India Yunus to...
Hindus in Bangladesh in distress, violence increased against...., 2442 cases reported in 330 days, Anti-India Yunus to... Tensions have escalated in Bangladesh with rising violence against minority communities following the arrest of former priest Chinmoy Krishna Das on sedition charges last year. Bangladesh witnessed 2,442 incidents of communal violence over a span of 330 days from August 4 last year, when political unrest peaked, leading to the ouster of prime minister Sheikh Hasina's Awami League government, a minority advocacy group in the country said on Thursday, reported news agency PTI. In a statement released at a press conference at the National Press Club here, the Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council said, 'Most of these violent incidents happened between August 4 and August 20 last year.' Who is behind the rising violence against Hindus in Bangladesh? Furthermore, it stated that the minority communities faced 2,442 incidents of communal violence over a span of 330 days from August 4, 2024. The statement stated that the nature of violence ranged from murders and sexual assaults, including gang rapes, to attacks on places of worship, seizing homes and businesses, arrests on charges of alleged defamation of religion, and forced removals of minorities from organisations. The victims include men, women, and adolescents belonging to minority groups. Which is the largest minority community in Bangladesh? According to the 2022 census, Hindus are the largest minority community in Bangladesh at 7.95% of the total population, followed by Buddhists (0.61%), Christians (0.30%), and others (0.12%). Hindus: 7.95% Buddhists: 0.61% Christians: 0.30% Others: 0.12% What is the role of Anti-India Yunus? The statement added that the perpetrators have largely evaded justice, with the interim government 'refusing to acknowledge' the incidents and 'dismissing them as politically motivated. According to a news agency PTI report, a senior Council leader, Narmal Rosario, said the ongoing reform initiatives by the interim government have repeatedly excluded minority communities, 'which is the most frustrating factor for us'. 'We want to walk together with all,' he stated, PTI reported. Another leader, Nimchandra Bhoumik, said, 'The division (within the society) was not a pleasant matter for anyone.' 'The government, in fact, ignores the incidents of repression of minorities. We demand proper justice,' acting general secretary of the council, Manindra Kumar Nath, said, news agency PTI reported. (With PTI Inputs)
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Chargesheet against Hindu monk submitted
The Bangladesh Police on Tuesday submitted a chargesheet to the Chittagong court against 38 people, including Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das, in connection with the killing of lawyer Saiful Islam Alif. On Nov 26 last year, the court denied bail to Das in a separate sedition case, ordering his detention. Following the hearing, at least 20 people were injured in violent clashes between his supporters and law enforcement personnel near the court premises, during which Saiful was hacked to death. Out of the 38 people named in the chargesheet, 20, including Das, are in custody, while the remaining are absconding. The chargesheet was submitted to the court's prosecution wing.
India.com
26-06-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Bangladesh Rath Yatra 2025: ISKCON to host nine-day festival, first big event after Chinmoy Das controversy, check routes and timings
Bangladesh Rath Yatra 2025: ISKCON to host nine-day festival, first big event after Chinmoy Das controversy, check routes and timings The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) will celebrate the traditional nine-day Rath Yatra festival of Sri Sri Jagannath Dev in Bangladesh with tight security in place. An ISKCON priest said the celebrations in Dhaka will begin on Friday. 'Rath Yatra is one of the most important festivals in Sanatan Dharma. Like every year, ISKCON has planned many events in Dhaka to mark the occasion,' the priest shared. He also said that Rath Yatra is a festival full of devotion, peace, and the joyful chanting of Harinama (God's name). The event will begin on Friday, June 27, at 3:00 PM. Bangladesh Rath Yatra routes As per ISKCON's announcement, the chariot will travel through several key areas in Dhaka, including ISKCON Swamibag Ashram, Joykali Temple, Ittefaq Intersection, Shapla Chattar, Dainik Bangla Intersection, near Baitul Mukarram Mosque, Paltan Intersection, Press Club, Kadam Foara, High Court Shrine, Doel Chattar, Shaheed Minar, Jagannath Hall, Palasi Intersection, and finally reach the Dhakeshwari Temple. The return journey will take place on Saturday, July 5, at the same time, and the chariot will come back to Swamibag Temple using the same route in reverse. The Dhaka Traffic Police has asked people to avoid these roads from 2 PM to 6 PM on both June 27 and July 5. Police have assured that enough security arrangements have been made to ensure the Rath Yatra procession takes place smoothly and safely. Arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das Tensions between India and Bangladesh have grown since former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was removed from power last year. The new leader, Muhammad Yunus, has made several remarks against India, which led to strong responses from New Delhi. During this period, Chinmoy Krishna Das, a prominent religious figure, was arrested in Bangladesh. A case was filed against him and 18 others at the Kotwali police station in Chattogram on October 30 last year, accusing them of showing disrespect to the national flag of Bangladesh. He serves as the spokesperson for the Bangladesh Sammilita Sanatani Jagran Jote. His arrest led to widespread protests by his followers across Dhaka and other parts of the country. In Chattogram, the protest took a violent turn when Assistant Government Prosecutor Saiful Islam Alif was killed in a knife attack, just hours after Das was sent to jail. Later, on April 30, Chinmoy Krishna Das was granted bail. Chinmoy Das has actively spoken out in support of major changes, such as introducing a law to protect minorities, setting up special courts to fast-track cases related to minority persecution, and forming a separate ministry to handle minority affairs. Originally from Satkania Upazila in Chittagong, he became well known at a young age for his powerful religious speeches, earning the title 'Shishu Bokta' or 'child speaker.' From 2016 to 2022, Chinmoy Das worked as the divisional secretary for ISKCON in Chittagong, a branch of the Gaudiya Vaishnav tradition. However, he was removed from the position in 2024.
India Today
18-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Hindu monk Chinmoy Das to be questioned in 2 cases in Bangladesh jail
A court in Bangladesh on Sunday granted a two-day remand for Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das, who will be questioned in two cases - one related to sedition and another pertaining to the murder of a April 30, Das was granted bail by the Bangladesh High Court in a sedition case. However, his release was delayed after the government appealed to the appellate division to pause the bail order. Subsequently, he was shown being arrested in five more order was issued by Chattogram Metropolitan Magistrate SM Alauddin's court following a hearing. The matter was confirmed by Assistant Public Prosecutor Md Raihanul Wajed said the investigation officer in the cases had requested court permission to interrogate Das at the jail gate for the two cases filed at Kotwali Police Station. Following the hearing, the court granted one day of jail gate interrogation for each case, totalling two former Iskcon priest was not presented in court during the May 6, a court ordered Das to be shown arrested in four separate cases, including a murder case filed by the brother of murdered lawyer Saiful Islam Alif and three others related to violent clashes on November 26, 2024, in the Chattogram court November 26, 2024, when the court rejected bail for Bangladesh Nationalist Party's (BNP) expelled leader Feroz Khan in a sedition case, violent protests erupted on the court premises. During the clashes, Alif was killed. Five separate cases were filed in connection with the incident, involving over 2,000 accused sedition case was filed against Das on October 31, 2024, in which he was accused of disrespecting the Bangladeshi flag. Eighteen others were also named as accused in the case, The Dhaka Tribune November 26, 2024, the Chattogram court ordered Das to be sent to jail after rejecting his bail in the sedition Watch IN THIS STORY#Bangladesh
Economic Times
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Economic Times
Bangladesh: Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das shown arrested in four murder cases
A court in Chittagong has implicated Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das in four murder cases following his arrest. This occurred after the Bangladesh High Court granted him bail in a sedition charge related to allegedly insulting the national flag. Das's lawyer claims the allegations are false and criticizes the prosecution's unilateral hearing in Chittagong. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads A court in Chittagong on Monday has shown arrested Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das in four murder cases after the Bangladesh High Court granted bail in a sedition charge, lawyers said."A judge in Chittagong has shown arrested Chinmoy Krishna Das in four cases filed in connection with the murder of lawyer Saiful Islam Alif", Ashraf Hossain Razzak, General Secretary of Chittagong Bar Association, told over the November 26, Saiful Islam Alif, a lawyer practicing at the Chittagong Court , was fatally attacked with sharp weapons by unidentified assailants during a protest demanding the release of Chinmoy Krishna Krishna Das was arrested by police at Dhaka Airport on November 25 last year on the charge of on Wednesday, the Bangladesh High Court granted bail to spiritual leader Chinmoy Krishna Das in a sedition case. A bench of Justice Atoar Rahman and Justice Md Ali Reza passed the after the bail order was issued, the state filed an application with the chamber court seeking a stay of the order. The chamber court did not stay but set a hearing date."In order to prevent Chinmoy Prabhu from being released, even after being granted bail by the High Court, he was shown arrested in Chittagong court", said Das's lawyer Apurba Kumar Bhattacharjee."None of Chinmoy's lawyer were able to appear in the Chittagong court. The prosecution unilaterally did hearing", he Chinmoy's lawyer Apurba Kumar Bhattacharjee told ANI that the allegation was completely false against our leader, Chinmoy Krishna Das. Seven months ago, he was arrested on November 25, 2024."Chinmoy Krishna Das, spokesperson of the Bangladesh Sanatani Jagran Jote and a former ISKCON leader, has been accused of insulting the national flag of Bangladesh and is facing sedition charges."There is no specific allegation against him for flag dishonour. We argued with all documents in favour of him, and the court was satisfied and granted bail, and the rule was absolute. We are happy for this judgement," Bhattacharjee said."We hope he will be freed within a week from Chittagong Central Jail after the order reaching to the Chittagong Metropolitan Magistrate court", he added."The government is trying to stay in order," Bhattacharjee said."But there is no sign of his speech or motivation or anything against Chinmoy Prabhu of sedition. Still, after seven months, there is no police investigation report", he said.
