According to media reports, the complaint was filed on Sunday in Chittagong following a scuffle between police and devotees of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das on court grounds. The Dhaka Tribune newspaper said the case names the Hindu leader, arrested on a charge of sedition, as the prime accused, along with 164 identified individuals and … Read more
According to the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), its headquarters in Bangladesh’s capital, Dhaka, was burned down on Saturday. ISKCON Kolkata Vice President Radharamn Das announced the news on X (previously Twitter), writing, “The ISKCON Namhatta Center in Bangladesh was destroyed by fire. Everything within the temple, including the deities of Sri Sri Laxmi … Read more
Echoes of the ongoing Hindu demonstrations in Bangladesh following the arrest of an ISKCON priest have reached the UK parliament, where MPs have expressed worry over recent attacks on the minority group in the Muslim-majority country. For this purpose, an urgent question was tabled in the House of Commons by Labour MP Barry Gardiner on … Read more
All visa and consular services at the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala will remain suspended until further notice because of security reasons. Get the latest news updates and stay informed with FELA NEWS! Source: India TV
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has stated unequivocally that the interim administration of Bangladesh, led by Muhammad Yunus, holds main responsibility for guaranteeing the safety of all residents, including minorities like Hindus. This comment comes as violence against religious minorities in Bangladesh has reportedly increased following former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s ouster in August 2024. … Read more
A slogan-shouting mob vandalized three Hindu temples on Friday in Bangladesh’s Chattogram which has witnessed protests and violence since a former ISKCON member was booked under sedition charges. The attack took place around 2:30 pm in the port city’s Harish Chandra Munsef Lane, where the Shantaneshwari Matri Temple, the nearby Shoni Temple, and the Shantaneshwari … Read more
India has conveyed its “serious concern” to Bangladesh over the “increasing incidents of violence” against the minority Hindu community in the neighbouring country. New Delhi has also shared its worry with Dhaka over the “surge in extremist rhetoric”. The Ministry of External Affairs, in its weekly press briefing, told reporters that India has been in … Read more
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Prime Minister Modi on Thursday afternoon, amid mounting alarm about assaults on Hindus in neighbouring Bangladesh. According to sources, if both chambers of Parliament functioned properly, Jaishankar will issue a remark on the situation soon. Massive demonstrations erupted in Bangladesh following the arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna … Read more
An affidavit submitted before Bangladesh’s High Court describes ISKCON, or the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, as a “religious fundamentalist” group. The interim administration, which took control after August’s student-led uprising toppled then-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has also stated that it is “examining ISKON.” This comes amid demonstrations over the arrest of Hindu priest Chinmoy … Read more
India on Tuesday condemned the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a Hindu priest and a religious minority leader in Bangladesh. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) also urged the Bangladeshi authorities to ensure the safety and security of Hindus and all other minorities. Chandan Kumar Dhar, also known as Chinmoy Krishna … Read more
The Suryakumar Yadav-led Indian cricket team won the three-match T20I series against Bangladesh by 3-0, defeating the visitors by 133 runs in the last T20I played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Saturday (12 October 2024). Sanju Samson was named ‘Player of the Match’, while Hardik Pandya won ‘Player of the Series’ … Read more
Following the resignation of former Prime Minister Hasina Sheikh, Bangladesh experienced political unrest, and things are still not back to normal. A goddess Kali’s crown was taken from the Jeshoreshwari temple in Satkhira’s Shyamnagar in a recent incident. According to The Daily Star, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave the same crown during his March 2021 … Read more
India beat Bangladesh by seven wickets in the three match T20 series opener game played at New Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium, Gwalior on Sunday (06 October). India dominated Bangladesh showing its all-round performance with the bat and ball leading to a great victory. They bowled out Bangladesh for 127 and then chased down the target of … Read more
India beat Bangladesh by seven wickets with 45 overs still left on the last Day of 2nd Test match played in Green Park Stadium, Kanpur. With this win India clean sweeped the Test series by 2-0 and continued to maintain winning streak against Bangladesh in Tests. India showed its top notch performance as this series witnessed … Read more
On Wednesday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Bangladesh Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the UN headquarters to address bilateral issues, including improving relations, solar panel investments, and extending commercial collaboration. “Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on Bangladesh Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the UN headquarters on Wednesday, to discuss bilateral … Read more