Bangladesh Unrest Deepens: ISKCON Controversy Sparks Fear Among Bangladeshi Hindus

Tensions in Bangladesh are escalating as protests erupt over the arrest of ISKCON monk Chinmoy Krishna Das. A disturbing chant, "Catch and slaughter them," has been heard on the streets of Chittagong, targeting Hindus amid rising violence. While Bangladesh's high court refuses to ban ISKCON, the religious organization faces mounting pressure, with ISKCON Bangladesh distancing itself from the arrested monk. In India, calls for the government’s intervention to protect Hindu minorities in Bangladesh are growing, with the Ministry of External Affairs emphasizing the Bangladeshi government's responsibility to safeguard citizens and their places of worship. As protests spread across the region, tensions rise further, and India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, is expected to address the matter in Parliament. Meanwhile, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee also vows to oppose atrocities against any community, signaling solidarity with Bangladesh's Hindu minority. With over 200 attacks on Hindus since August, the situation remains dire for the minority community in Bangladesh.