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बांग्लादेश में भीड़ ने हिंदू मंदिरों पर किया हमला, चार मंदिरों किया क्षतिग्रस्त; सांस्कृतिक केंद्र में भी की तोड़फोड़

Bangladesh News: बांग्लादेश की राजधानी में सोमवार को उपद्रवी भीड़ ने एक भारतीय सांस्कृतिक केंद्र में तोड़फोड़ की और देशभर में चार हिंदू मंदिरों को ‘मामूली’ क्षति पहुंचाई। प्रत्यक्षदर्शियों और समुदाय के नेताओं ने यह जानकारी दी। हिंदू-बौद्ध-ईसाई एकता परिषद की नेता काजोल देबनाथ ने कहा कि उन्हें खबर मिली है कि देशभर में कम से कम चार हिंदू मंदिरों को नुकसान पहुंचाया गया। उन्होंने बताया, ‘ये मामूली…

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These leftist revolutionary fetishists are having a field day, cherishing mob rule in the name of ‘revolution,’ ‘power back to the people,’ ‘dictator out,’ and ‘Second Liberation’ rhetoric due to Sheikh Hasina’s ousting from power in Bangladesh. In 1971, during the first liberation, Dhaka’s streets were plagued by lawlessness, and its soil was bloodied red with Hindu lives. Colloquially, this incident is known as the Bangladeshi Genocide, even though most of the victims of rape, brutality, and massacres were Hindu. Unfortunately, the current situation in 2024 doesn’t appear any different. A military coup has been staged in Bangladesh, and I hope that law and order prevail, shielding Bangladeshi Hindus from further tragedy.

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[ad_1] Eleven Supreme Court lawyers are set to participate in the bail hearing on Thursday of former ISKCON priest Chinmoy Krishna Das, The Daily Star reported. Led by advocate Apurba Kumar Bhattacharjee, the legal team will defend Chinmoy in a sedition case resulting from allegations of disrespecting Bangladesh’s national flag. While speaking to The Daily Star, lawyer Apurba Kumar Bhattacharjee said, “We have come to Chattogram under the banner of Ainjibi Oikya Parishad, and we will move for Chinmoy in the court for his bail. I already got the Vakalatnama from Chinmoy. I’m a member of both the Supreme Court and Chattogram Bar associations, so I don’t need authorisation from any local lawyer to move the case.” Earlier on December 3, 2024, the Chittagong court had fixed January 2 for a bail hearing as the prosecution submitted a time petition, and there was no lawyer to represent Chinmoy. The unrest in Bangladesh stems from the sedition charges filed against Chinmoy Krishna Das for allegedly raising a saffron flag above Bangladesh’s national flag in Chittagong on October 25. His arrest on November 25 sparked protests, culminating in violent clashes between his followers and law enforcement outside the Chattogram Court Building on November 27, which resulted in the death of a lawyer. The situation worsened following additional arrests. According to ISKCON Kolkata, two monks, Adipurush Shyam Das and Ranganath Das Brahmachari, were detained on November 29 after visiting Chinmoy Krishna Das in custody. The organisation’s Vice President, Radha Raman, also claimed that rioters vandalised an ISKCON centre in Bangladesh during the unrest. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) had also voiced concern over escalating violence and extremist rhetoric in Bangladesh, emphasising that it has consistently raised the issue of targeted attacks on minorities with Dhaka. In December 2024, Veena Sikri, former High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh, wrote about Chinmoy Krishna Das in an open letter. The letter said, “Chinmoy Krishna Das, formerly with the globally renowned ISKCON, together with his colleagues in the Sanatani Jagran Jote put forward an 8-point demand on behalf of the religious minorities of Bangladesh, seeking the enactment of a minority protection law in Bangladesh, with a ministry for the protection of minorities, a special tribunal for trial of cases of minority persecution, including compensation and rehabilitation of victims, a law to recover and protect temples (Debottar), proper enforcement of the Vested Property Return Act, and upgradation of the existing (separate) Hindu, Buddhist and Christian Welfare Trusts to Foundations.” [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] Eleven Supreme Court lawyers are set to participate in the bail hearing on Thursday of former ISKCON priest Chinmoy Krishna Das, The Daily Star reported. Led by advocate Apurba Kumar Bhattacharjee, the legal team will defend Chinmoy in a sedition case resulting from allegations of disrespecting Bangladesh’s national flag. While speaking to The Daily Star, lawyer Apurba Kumar Bhattacharjee said, “We have come to Chattogram under the banner of Ainjibi Oikya Parishad, and we will move for Chinmoy in the court for his bail. I already got the Vakalatnama from Chinmoy. I’m a member of both the Supreme Court and Chattogram Bar associations, so I don’t need authorisation from any local lawyer to move the case.” Earlier on December 3, 2024, the Chittagong court had fixed January 2 for a bail hearing as the prosecution submitted a time petition, and there was no lawyer to represent Chinmoy. The unrest in Bangladesh stems from the sedition charges filed against Chinmoy Krishna Das for allegedly raising a saffron flag above Bangladesh’s national flag in Chittagong on October 25. His arrest on November 25 sparked protests, culminating in violent clashes between his followers and law enforcement outside the Chattogram Court Building on November 27, which resulted in the death of a lawyer. The situation worsened following additional arrests. According to ISKCON Kolkata, two monks, Adipurush Shyam Das and Ranganath Das Brahmachari, were detained on November 29 after visiting Chinmoy Krishna Das in custody. The organisation’s Vice President, Radha Raman, also claimed that rioters vandalised an ISKCON centre in Bangladesh during the unrest. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) had also voiced concern over escalating violence and extremist rhetoric in Bangladesh, emphasising that it has consistently raised the issue of targeted attacks on minorities with Dhaka. In December 2024, Veena Sikri, former High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh, wrote about Chinmoy Krishna Das in an open letter. The letter said, “Chinmoy Krishna Das, formerly with the globally renowned ISKCON, together with his colleagues in the Sanatani Jagran Jote put forward an 8-point demand on behalf of the religious minorities of Bangladesh, seeking the enactment of a minority protection law in Bangladesh, with a ministry for the protection of minorities, a special tribunal for trial of cases of minority persecution, including compensation and rehabilitation of victims, a law to recover and protect temples (Debottar), proper enforcement of the Vested Property Return Act, and upgradation of the existing (separate) Hindu, Buddhist and Christian Welfare Trusts to Foundations.” [ad_2] Source link

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Three Hindu temples vandalised in Bangladesh; one arrested

New Delhi: Over two consecutive days, miscreants targeted three Hindu temples in Bangladesh, vandalising eight idols in Mymensingh and Dinajpur districts, according to local media reports. Law enforcement authorities have arrested a 27-year-old suspect in connection with one of the incidents, police confirmed. Quoting temple sources and locals, Abul Khayer, officer-in-charge (OC) of Haluaghat…

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Bangladesh police on Saturday arrested four people for vandalising a Hindu temple and arson of houses and shops in Sunamganj district's Doarabazar area earlier this month, news agency PTI reported. Attacks allegedly targeting the members of Hindu community and recent arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das have led to strained bilateral relations between India and Bangladesh(AFP file) Arrested individuals are Alim Hossain, 19, Sultan Ahmed Raju, 20, Imran Hossain, 31, and Shajahan Hossain, 20. In addition to those arrested, police have also filed a case against 12 named persons and 150-170 unidentified ones related to the incident. Police said they are conducting an in-depth probe to identify more people concerned. How vandalism unfolded?“On December 3, a Facebook post by Akash Das, a resident of the Sunamganj district, sparked tensions in the district. Even though he deleted the post, screenshots spread widely, leading to violence in the area,” PTI cited state-run news agency Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS). Although Das deleted the post within minutes, its screenshots were widely shared among the locals, leading to tensions in the area. He was detained by police on the same day and transferred to the Sadar Police Station for “safety reasons”. Enraged locals began attacking the Loknath Temple and went on to vandalise homes and shops belonging to members of the Hindu community in the locality. The situation was brought under control with the intervention of the Superintendent of Police (SP), the District Commissioner (DC), and personnel from the army and police, the report said. Bilateral relations under strainAttacks allegedly targeting the members of Hindu community and recent arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das have led to strained bilateral relations between India and Bangladesh after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's ouster from power. India's foreign secretary Vikram Misri during his visit to Bangladesh raised “regrettable incidents” of attacks on minorities and conveyed India's concerns regarding their safety and security. Dhaka raised the “misrepresentation” by sections of the Indian media about the situation, but acknowledged the incidents a day later. On Tuesday, Bangladesh acknowledged 88 incidents of communal violence against minorities and said that 70 people have been arrested in those incidents. Muhammad Yunus’ press secretary Shafiqul Alam also said that a total of 88 cases has been registered from August 5 to October 22. The Centre for Democracy, Pluralism and Human Rights (CDPHR) in New Delhi said that there were 190 reported cases of looting, 32 homes were set on fire, 16 temples were desecrated and two incidents of sexual violence.

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[ad_1] ISKCON Kolkata on Saturday alleged that Bangladesh authorities have arrested two monks, Adipurush Shyam Das and Ranganath Das Brahmachari, and the secretary of Chinmoy Krishna Das. Vice President of ISKCON Kolkata Radha Raman said that the monks were arrested on Friday by the police while on their way home after meeting Chinmoy Krishna Das, who was arrested on the charges of sedition on November 25. Vice President of ISKCON Kolkata, Radha Raman, said, “On November 29, when Adipurush Shyam Das and Ranganath Das Brahmachari were returning after meeting Chinmoy Krishna Prabhu, they were arrested by the police. We are also getting information that the secretary of Chinmoy Krishna Das has also been arrested,” Radha Raman said in a self-made video. He further claimed that rioters also vandalised the ISKCON centre in Bangladesh. “Rioters have also vandalised an ISKCON centre in Bangladesh. Such incidents are not coming to a stop, and we feel helpless,” he said. Raman further urged ISKCON followers and devotees to pray for the minorities in Bangladesh. “I urge all followers and devotees across the world to visit their nearest ISKCON temples and pray for the minorities of Bangladesh. God is our last resort.” The situation has been tense in Bangladesh since spiritual preacher Chinmoy Krishna Das was charged with sedition for allegedly hoisting a saffron flag above Bangladesh’s national flag in Chittagong on October 25. Following Das arrest, a lawyer was killed during clashes between police and alleged followers of the spiritual guru in the Chattogram Court Building area on November 27. On Friday, India expressed concern over the rise of “extremist rhetoric, increasing incidents of violence and provocation” in Bangladesh. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that India has consistently and strongly raised the issue of targeted attacks on Hindus and other minorities with the Bangladesh government. While addressing a weekly media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal urged Bangladesh’s interim government to take steps to protect minorities. On the situation of minorities in Bangladesh, Jaiswal said. “India has consistently and strongly raised with the Bangladesh government the threats and targeted attacks on Hindus and other minorities. We made our position very clear as far as the situation of Hindus and minorities in Bangladesh is concerned. The interim government must live up to its responsibility of protecting all minorities. We are concerned about the surge of extremist rhetoric and increasing incidents of violence and provocation. These developments cannot be dismissed only as media exaggerations. We once again call upon Bangladesh to take all steps for the protection of minorities and safeguarding their interests.” [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] ISKCON Kolkata on Saturday alleged that Bangladesh authorities have arrested two monks, Adipurush Shyam Das and Ranganath Das Brahmachari, and the secretary of Chinmoy Krishna Das. Vice President of ISKCON Kolkata Radha Raman said that the monks were arrested on Friday by the police while on their way home after meeting Chinmoy Krishna Das, who was arrested on the charges of sedition on November 25. Vice President of ISKCON Kolkata, Radha Raman, said, “On November 29, when Adipurush Shyam Das and Ranganath Das Brahmachari were returning after meeting Chinmoy Krishna Prabhu, they were arrested by the police. We are also getting information that the secretary of Chinmoy Krishna Das has also been arrested,” Radha Raman said in a self-made video. He further claimed that rioters also vandalised the ISKCON centre in Bangladesh. “Rioters have also vandalised an ISKCON centre in Bangladesh. Such incidents are not coming to a stop, and we feel helpless,” he said. Raman further urged ISKCON followers and devotees to pray for the minorities in Bangladesh. “I urge all followers and devotees across the world to visit their nearest ISKCON temples and pray for the minorities of Bangladesh. God is our last resort.” The situation has been tense in Bangladesh since spiritual preacher Chinmoy Krishna Das was charged with sedition for allegedly hoisting a saffron flag above Bangladesh’s national flag in Chittagong on October 25. Following Das arrest, a lawyer was killed during clashes between police and alleged followers of the spiritual guru in the Chattogram Court Building area on November 27. On Friday, India expressed concern over the rise of “extremist rhetoric, increasing incidents of violence and provocation” in Bangladesh. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that India has consistently and strongly raised the issue of targeted attacks on Hindus and other minorities with the Bangladesh government. While addressing a weekly media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal urged Bangladesh’s interim government to take steps to protect minorities. On the situation of minorities in Bangladesh, Jaiswal said. “India has consistently and strongly raised with the Bangladesh government the threats and targeted attacks on Hindus and other minorities. We made our position very clear as far as the situation of Hindus and minorities in Bangladesh is concerned. The interim government must live up to its responsibility of protecting all minorities. We are concerned about the surge of extremist rhetoric and increasing incidents of violence and provocation. These developments cannot be dismissed only as media exaggerations. We once again call upon Bangladesh to take all steps for the protection of minorities and safeguarding their interests.” [ad_2] Source link

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Three Hindu temples vandalised in Bangladesh; one arrested

New Delhi: Over two consecutive days, miscreants targeted three Hindu temples in Bangladesh, vandalising eight idols in Mymensingh and Dinajpur districts, according to local media reports. Law enforcement authorities have arrested a 27-year-old suspect in connection with one of the incidents, police confirmed. Quoting temple sources and locals, Abul Khayer, officer-in-charge (OC) of Haluaghat…

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[ad_1] The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) has expressed solidarity with priest Chinmoy Krishna Das, who was arrested on charges of sedition for allegedly raising a flag on a stand displaying Bangladesh’s national flag. In a post on X, ISKCON, Inc. stated, “ISKCON, Inc. stands with Chinmoy Krishna Das. Our prayers to Lord Krishna for the protection of all these devotees.” Iskcon,Inc. stands with Sri Chinmoy Krishna Das. Our prayers to Lord Krishna for the protection of all these devotees. — Iskcon,Inc. (@IskconInc) November 28, 2024 Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari was arrested on charges of sedition for allegedly raising a flag on a stand displaying Bangladesh’s national flag. He was presented before a Chittagong court on Tuesday, which denied his bail plea and remanded him in custody. The arrest has sparked widespread outrage, with many demanding his immediate release. In a related development, a lawyer filed a petition seeking a ban on ISKCON in Bangladesh, labelling it a “radical organisation” that engages in activities aimed at inciting communal unrest, according to local media reports. Earlier today, the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, condemned the “unjust” arrest of Das and called for his immediate release. Hasina also voiced concerns about attacks on minorities and their places of worship, urging the authorities to ensure religious freedom and the safety of all communities. “A senior leader of the Sanatan religious community has been unjustly arrested, and I demand his immediate release. Temples have been set ablaze in Chittagong. Previously, mosques, shrines, churches, monasteries, and homes belonging to the Ahmadiyya community have been attacked, vandalised, looted, and burned. Religious freedom and the safety of all communities must be guaranteed,” Sheikh Hasina said in a statement. Recently, a group of retired judges, bureaucrats, and a sitting MP sent a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to intervene and address the rising violence and discrimination against Hindus in Bangladesh. The arrest has further strained relations between the Bangladesh government and ISKCON, fuelling protests and unrest. [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) has expressed solidarity with priest Chinmoy Krishna Das, who was arrested on charges of sedition for allegedly raising a flag on a stand displaying Bangladesh’s national flag. In a post on X, ISKCON, Inc. stated, “ISKCON, Inc. stands with Chinmoy Krishna Das. Our prayers to Lord Krishna for the protection of all these devotees.” Iskcon,Inc. stands with Sri Chinmoy Krishna Das. Our prayers to Lord Krishna for the protection of all these devotees. — Iskcon,Inc. (@IskconInc) November 28, 2024 Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari was arrested on charges of sedition for allegedly raising a flag on a stand displaying Bangladesh’s national flag. He was presented before a Chittagong court on Tuesday, which denied his bail plea and remanded him in custody. The arrest has sparked widespread outrage, with many demanding his immediate release. In a related development, a lawyer filed a petition seeking a ban on ISKCON in Bangladesh, labelling it a “radical organisation” that engages in activities aimed at inciting communal unrest, according to local media reports. Earlier today, the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, condemned the “unjust” arrest of Das and called for his immediate release. Hasina also voiced concerns about attacks on minorities and their places of worship, urging the authorities to ensure religious freedom and the safety of all communities. “A senior leader of the Sanatan religious community has been unjustly arrested, and I demand his immediate release. Temples have been set ablaze in Chittagong. Previously, mosques, shrines, churches, monasteries, and homes belonging to the Ahmadiyya community have been attacked, vandalised, looted, and burned. Religious freedom and the safety of all communities must be guaranteed,” Sheikh Hasina said in a statement. Recently, a group of retired judges, bureaucrats, and a sitting MP sent a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to intervene and address the rising violence and discrimination against Hindus in Bangladesh. The arrest has further strained relations between the Bangladesh government and ISKCON, fuelling protests and unrest. [ad_2] Source link

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Protests erupt across Odisha over attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh

A series of protests unfolded in various districts of Odisha, in reaction to reports of violence against Hindus in Bangladesh. These alleged incidents include assaults, mass killings, and the vandalisation of temples. In Jagatsinghpur, the Hindu Suraksha Manch organised a significant awareness march and later submitted a memorandum to the District Magistrate addressed to Prime Minister Narendra…

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DHAKA, Aug 8 (Reuters) - Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus took charge of Bangladesh's caretaker government on Thursday, hoping to help heal the country that was convulsed by weeks of violence, forcing Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to quit and flee to neighbouring India.

Known as the "banker to the poor", Yunus is the pioneer of the global microcredit movement. The Grameen Bank he founded won the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize for helping lift millions from poverty by providing tiny loans to the rural poor who are too impoverished to gain attention from traditional banks.

As chief adviser of the caretaker government, he is, however, tasked with bringing stability back to the country which witnessed some of its worst violence in decades and then hold fresh parliamentary elections.

"The brutal, autocratic regime is gone," Yunus said in a televised address to the nation after taking charge. "Tomorrow, with the rising sun, democracy, justice, human rights, and full freedom of fearless expression will be enjoyed by all, regardless of party affiliation. That is our goal."

Earlier on Thursday, on his arrival in Dhaka following medical treatment in Paris, Yunus said he would govern it with the guidance of students who backed him for the role in the caretaker government.

A harsh critic of Hasina, Yunus became emotional and seemed to hold his tears back at the airport as he referred to a student he said had been shot during the protests and that sacrifice could not be forgotten.

Hasina's flight from the country she ruled for 20 of the last 30 years after winning a fourth term in January triggered jubilation and violence as crowds stormed and ransacked her official residence.

Many Hindu homes, temples and businesses were vandalised after Hasina's departure, and hundreds in the minority community have tried unsuccessfully to flee to India this week. The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council said a schoolteacher was killed and 45 other people hurt.

Many Hindus have traditionally supported Hasina's Awami League party, which identifies as secular.

POWER VACUUM

Yunus' swearing-in plugged the power vacuum in the South Asian country of 170 million people with the fourth-largest Muslim population in the world, created after Hasina resigned and flew to India on Monday.

President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath of office to  Yunus and 13 advisers who will help him govern, at a brief ceremony in the official presidential residence.

Three more advisers will be sworn in at a later date, officials said. Nahid Islam and Asif Mahmud, two student leaders who are both in their mid-20s and led the protests, were among the 13 who joined the caretaker government.

The ceremony started with a minute's silence to honour the hundreds who were killed in the protests and clashes that erupted in July.

The army played a critical role towards the end of the crisis, conveying to Hasina that troops would not open fire on civilians to enforce a curfew declared on Sunday, sealing her fate, Reuters reported.

Hasina's Awami League party does not figure in the interim government. In a Facebook post, her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy said the party had not given up, and was ready to hold talks with opponents and the interim government.

The main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) boycotted two national elections after the arrest of its leaders and has demanded fresh elections in three months.

PROTECT HINDUS, INDIA URGES

Hasina is sheltering in the New Delhi area, a development that Yunus said caused anger at India among some Bangladeshis. India's foreign ministry said it had no update on Hasina's travel plans and it was up to her to "take things forward".

The neighbours have longstanding cultural and business ties and New Delhi played a key role in the 1971 war with Pakistan which led to the creation of Bangladesh.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Yunus and said New Delhi was committed to working with Dhaka to fulfil the "shared aspirations" of the people of both countries for "peace, security and development".

"We hope for an early return to normalcy, ensuring the safety and protection of Hindus and all other minority communities," he said.

The student-led movement that ousted Hasina grew out of protests against quotas in government jobs that spiralled in July, provoking a violent crackdown that drew global criticism, though the government denied using excessive force.

The protests were fuelled also by harsh economic conditions and political repression. The COVID-19 pandemic damaged the $450 billion economy after years of strong growth, leading to high inflation, unemployment and shrinking reserves.

It pushed the Hasina government to seek a $4.7 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund.

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Islamist radicals attack 14 Hindu temples in Bangladesh, vandalise idols, police has launched probe

Islamist radicals attack 14 Hindu temples in Bangladesh, vandalise idols, police has launched probe. A group of unidentified Islamist miscreants have attacked 14 Hindu temples and vandalised the idols in northwestern Bangladesh. Police says it has launched probe to nab culprits.

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Demonstration held in front of Bangladesh High Commission in Kolkata protesting against the fundamentalist religious violence going on in Bangladesh and RSS-BJP spreading communal hatred regarding it, by All India Students Association and CPI(ML) Liberation.

I was in the protest. I am on my way to home, now.

Uphold the ideals of communal harmony! Speak up against the fundamentalist religious violence inflicted upon Bangladeshi Hindus!