ISKCON held a protest kirtan demanding the release of Chinmoy Krishna Das. Concerns were raised about the safety of Hindu minorities in Bangladesh, a community facing increased attacks since the political shift in August.

Kolkata: ISKCON on Friday held a protest 'kirtan' at its Albert Road centre here for the second consecutive day demanding the release of jailed Hindu spiritual leader Chinmoy Krishna Das

Massive outrage erupted following the arrest of a Hindu priest as Bangladesh declared intentions to ban ISKCON.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) strongly criticised the arrest and denial of bail to Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari in Bangladesh. Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, the spokesperson of Bangladesh's Sanatan Jagaran Manch and the head of Pundarik Dham in Chittagong,