Hindus

November 29, 2024 9:05 AM

ISKCON says it backs Chinmoy Krishna Das’ call for protecting Hindus and places of worship in Bangladesh

Amid the row over the arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh on the charges of sedition, the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) on Thursday said it backs the cause for which Das stands while seeking re-establishment of an atmosphere of peaceful coexistence with minorities in the neighbouring nation. In a statement, the ISCKON wrote: "ISKCON has not, and does not distance itself from supporting Chinmoy Krishna Das's rights and freedom for peacefully calling ...

November 29, 2024 8:49 AM

Human rights organisations must speak up for Hindus in Bangladesh, says former advisor to Trump

Johnnie Moore, the former Commissioner of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), and the former spiritual advisor to President Trump has called on Human Rights Organisations to speak up on atrocities against Hindus in wake of the recent reports of persecution of minorities in Bangladesh. " I think that a lot of times the Hindu community, when they are persecuted around the world, unfortunately, fewer people speak up about it. I'm committing to doing the exact ...

September 17, 2024 1:07 PM

Bangladesh: Canadian MP voices concern over attacks on Hindus

Canadian MP Chandra Arya on Monday expressed deep concern over the ongoing violence against Hindus in Bangladesh. In a statement in the Canadian Parliament, Indian origin Arya highlighted the troubling situation faced by religious minorities, including Hindus, Buddhists and Christians in Bangladesh, reports United News of Bangladesh (UNB). The Canadian MP shared his statement in his verified Facebook page. He noted that during periods of instability in Bangladesh, these groups, especially Hind...