<p>Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen has sharply criticised the prolonged detention of former ISKCON priest Chinmoy Krishna Das, accusing the Bangladeshi authorities of perpetuating 'Hindu hatred'.</p>

<p>The controversy surrounding Das’s arrest, coupled with reports of violence against his lawyer, has sparked outrage, drawing attention to the broader issue of religious intolerance in the country.</p>

<p>Nasreen took to social media platform X to express her concerns, highlighting the assault on Das’s lawyer after a court hearing. According to Nasreen, the attack was a deliberate attempt to prevent anyone from defending Das in court.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She said, “There is no lawyer in Bangladesh to stand for Chinmoy Krishna Das. This sentence alone is enough to understand the Hindu hatred in the land of jihadists. Chinmoy Krishna Das’s lawyer was beaten and sent to the hospital. Measures have been taken to ensure that no one defends Chinmoy Krishna Das. The accusations against Chinmoy are all false and fabricated. The purpose of keeping Chinmoy in jail is to violate his human rights and to undermine Hindu awakening. The jihadists want to make their land free of Hindus. They are working towards their goal.”</p>

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<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/iskcon-clarifies-stance-on-hindu-priest-chinmoy-krishna-das-arrest-in-bangladesh-not-distancing-780125">ISKCON clarifies stance on Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das' arrest in Bangladesh: 'Not distancing...'</a></strong></p>

<h2><strong>Protests escalate amid bail delay</strong></h2>

<p>The arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das on November 25 has triggered widespread protests, with supporters from both Bangladesh and India rallying in his defence. The protests in Chattogram turned violent, resulting in the death of assistant government prosecutor Saiful Islam Alif. The unrest reflects growing frustration within the Hindu and ISKCON communities over the judicial system’s handling of the case.</p>

<p>The ongoing legal uncertainty has intensified concerns over religious freedom and the treatment of minority groups in Bangladesh.</p>

<p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/georgia-police-raid-opposition-offices-as-pm-vows-to-curb-protests-781520">Georgia police raid opposition offices, arrest leader after PM vows to curb protests</a></p>

<p>Rights advocates, including Nasreen, have criticised the authorities for targeting Das. They argue that the delay in his release is part of a broader effort to suppress Hindu voices and limit religious freedoms. Calls for greater protection of legal and religious rights are increasing in the wake of these developments.</p>

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Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen has sharply criticised the prolonged detention of former ISKCON priest Chinmoy Krishna Das, accusing the Bangladeshi authorities of perpetuating 'Hindu hatred'.

Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen has sharply criticised the prolonged detention of former ISKCON priest Chinmoy Krishna Das, accusing the Bangladeshi authorities of perpetuating 'Hindu hatred'. The controversy surrounding Das’s arrest, coupled with reports of violence against his lawyer, has sparked outrage, drawing attention to the broader issue of religious intolerance in the country. Nasreen took to social media platform X to express her concerns, highlighting the assault on Das’s lawyer after a court hearing. According to Nasreen, the attack was a deliberate attempt to prevent anyone from defending Das in court. She said, “There is no lawyer in Bangladesh to stand for Chinmoy Krishna Das. This sentence alone is enough to understand the Hindu hatred in the land of jihadists. Chinmoy Krishna Das’s lawyer was beaten and sent to the hospital. Measures have been taken to ensure that no one defends Chinmoy Krishna Das. The accusations against Chinmoy are all false and fabricated. The purpose of keeping Chinmoy in jail is to violate his human rights and to undermine Hindu awakening. The jihadists want to make their land free of Hindus. They are working towards their goal.” There is no lawyer in Bangladesh to stand for Chinmoy Krishna Das. This sentence alone is enough to understand the Hindu hatred in the land of jihadists. Chinmoy Krishna Das’s lawyer was beaten and sent to the hospital. Measures have been taken to ensure that no one defends… — taslima nasreen (@taslimanasreen) December 3, 2024 × Also read | ISKCON clarifies stance on Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das' arrest in Bangladesh: 'Not distancing...' Protests escalate amid bail delay The arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das on November 25 has triggered widespread protests, with supporters from both Bangladesh and India rallying in his defence. The protests in Chattogram turned violent, resulting in the death of assistant government prosecutor Saiful Islam Alif. The unrest reflects growing frustration within the Hindu and ISKCON communities over the judicial system’s handling of the case. The ongoing legal uncertainty has intensified concerns over religious freedom and the treatment of minority groups in Bangladesh. Also read | Georgia police raid opposition offices, arrest leader after PM vows to curb protests Rights advocates, including Nasreen, have criticised the authorities for targeting Das. They argue that the delay in his release is part of a broader effort to suppress Hindu voices and limit religious freedoms. Calls for greater protection of legal and religious rights are increasing in the wake of these developments. (With inputs from agencies)

Taslima Nasreen slams Bangladesh’s handling of Chinmoy Krishna Das case, cites religious discrimination

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<p>The Indian foreign ministry on Monday (Dec. 2) condemned the breach of premises at the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Tripura's capital city of Agartala, calling the incident "deeply regrettable."</p>

<p>In a <a href="https://www.mea.gov.in/press-releases.htm?dtl/38662/Statement_on_breach_of_premises_of_the_Bangladesh_Assistant_High_Commission_Agartala">statement, the foreign ministry said</a> that diplomatic and consular properties should not be targeted under any circumstances.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Government is taking action to step up security arrangements for the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi and their Deputy/Assistant High Commissions in the country," the statement added.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What happened in Agartala?</strong></h2>

<p>Citing media reports, a report by the news agency PTI said that earlier on Monday, thousands of people took out a massive<strong>&nbsp;</strong>rally around the Bangladesh mission in Agartala, protesting the arrest of Hindu monk&nbsp;Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh as well as attacks on minorities in that country.</p>

<p>More than 50 protesters entered the premises of the mission, triggering concerns among those present at the complex.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/bangladesh-authorities-turn-back-54-iskcon-devotees-attempting-to-cross-into-india-for-religious-event-report-780874">Bangladesh authorities turn back 54 ISKCON devotees attempting to cross into India for religious event: Report</a></strong></p>

<p>Chinmoy Krishna Das, a spokesperson of the&nbsp;Bangladesh Sanatan Jagaran Mancha, was arrested on November 25 on charges of sedition.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Das was charged for allegedly hoisting a saffron flag above Bangladesh's national flag in Chittagong on October 25. Two days after his arrest, a lawyer was killed during clashes between police and alleged followers of the guru in the Chattogram Court Building.</p>

<h2><strong>India expresses concern over rise of extremist rhetoric in Bangladesh</strong></h2>

<p>Last Friday (November 29), India expressed concern over the rise of extremist&nbsp;rhetoric, and increasing incidents of violence and provocation in Bangladesh.</p>

<p>The foreign ministry said that New Delhi had consistently and strongly raised the issue of targeted attacks on Hindus and other minorities (in Bangladesh) with Dhaka.</p>

<p>The relations between India and Bangladesh have been under strain after the interim government headed by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus came to power following the resignation of Sheikh Hasina from the prime minister's post in August.</p>

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The Indian foreign ministry on Monday (Dec. 2) condemned the breach of premises at the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Tripura's capital city of Agartala, calling the incident "deeply regrettable.

The Indian foreign ministry on Monday (Dec. 2) condemned the breach of premises at the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Tripura's capital city of Agartala, calling the incident "deeply regrettable." In a statement, the foreign ministry said that diplomatic and consular properties should not be targeted under any circumstances. Our statement on breach of premises at the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission, Agartala ⬇️https://t.co/hVVB0SITQn pic.twitter.com/li8TtmwfS8 — Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) December 2, 2024 × "Government is taking action to step up security arrangements for the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi and their Deputy/Assistant High Commissions in the country," the statement added. What happened in Agartala? Citing media reports, a report by the news agency PTI said that earlier on Monday, thousands of people took out a massive rally around the Bangladesh mission in Agartala, protesting the arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh as well as attacks on minorities in that country. More than 50 protesters entered the premises of the mission, triggering concerns among those present at the complex. Also read | Bangladesh authorities turn back 54 ISKCON devotees attempting to cross into India for religious event: Report Chinmoy Krishna Das, a spokesperson of the Bangladesh Sanatan Jagaran Mancha, was arrested on November 25 on charges of sedition. Das was charged for allegedly hoisting a saffron flag above Bangladesh's national flag in Chittagong on October 25. Two days after his arrest, a lawyer was killed during clashes between police and alleged followers of the guru in the Chattogram Court Building. India expresses concern over rise of extremist rhetoric in Bangladesh Last Friday (November 29), India expressed concern over the rise of extremist rhetoric, and increasing incidents of violence and provocation in Bangladesh. The foreign ministry said that New Delhi had consistently and strongly raised the issue of targeted attacks on Hindus and other minorities (in Bangladesh) with Dhaka. The relations between India and Bangladesh have been under strain after the interim government headed by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus came to power following the resignation of Sheikh Hasina from the prime minister's post in August. (With inputs from agencies)

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