The High Court on Thursday declined to impose a ban on the activities of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in Bangladesh, as reported by a local newspaper. This decision comes shortly after a lawyer was killed in a clash between security personnel and supporters of a Hindu leader arrested on sedition charges.

ISKCON clarified that Chinmoy was removed from all positions long ago due to violations of organizational discipline.

A petition urging to ban ISKCON in Bangladesh alleges that it has been involved in “radical activities” that “threaten” national security and stir communal violence

The High Court's refusal came a day after the Bangladesh government had filed a writ petition, demanding a ban on Iskcon, which it termed a "religious fundamentalist organisation" as a result of the ongoing violence.

Bangladesh High Court rejects a ban on ISKCON amidst recent violence and a lawyer's death following the arrest of a Hindu leader. Concerns over religious freedom and minority safety rise.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on November 28 expressed concern over the current situation in neighbouring Bangladesh but emphasised that she preferred not to comment on the matter, as it pertains to another country.

A new petition in Bangladesh calls for a ban on ISKCON, accusing the group of being a “radical organisation” that threatens national security.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s statement came after the arrest and denial of bail to Hindu spiritual leader Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh.

The Government of Bangladesh has strongly refuted a statement made by India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) regarding the arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das, labelling the claims as "unfounded" and contrary to the spirit of friendship between the two nations.