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The arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Das in Bangladesh | Explained

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The arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Das in Bangladesh | Explained

The story so far: The Dhaka Metropolitan Police on Monday (November 25, 2024) arrested Chinmoy Krishna Das, a Vaishnavite leader and one-time member of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in Bangladesh, prompting protests demandng his release in Dhaka’s Shahbag neighbourhood and Chittagong, where he is based. Clashes have since intensified. On November 26, … Read more

Bangladesh interim govt warns against communal unrest during Durga puja

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Bangladesh interim govt warns against communal unrest during Durga puja

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus signs a document after taking the oath of office as the head of Bangladesh’s interim government, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Aug. 8, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP Amid concerns of possible unrest during Durga puja, Bangladesh’s interim government on Sunday (September 8, 2024) warned potential troublemakers, pledging tough action against those disrupting … Read more