November 27, 2024 11:04 PM

Row erupts after petition demands ban on ISKCON in Bangladesh, calling it a ‘radical organisation’

A legal petition demanding a ban on the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in Bangladesh has triggered widespread debate and escalating tensions in the country. The petition, filed by Supreme Court lawyer Al Mamun Russell and 10 other legal professionals, accuses ISKCON of being a "radical organisation" that threatens national security and incites communal unrest. The legal notice, addressed to the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Ministry of Law and Justice, and the Inspecto...