The petition, filed by a local lawyer, had sought to shut down ISKCON’s activities in Bangladesh, alleging that the organization’s presence was problematic.

The Bangladesh High Court rejected a plea to suo motu ban ISKCON, assuring that authorities have taken appropriate measures.

In a petition to ban ISKCON, it is alleged that the temple forcibly recruite members, impose beliefs on traditional Hindu communities, take over Sanatan temples. It also accused of attacking mosques.

New Delhi is closely monitoring the situation in the neighbouring country where Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Bangladesh and other such radical organisations demanded a ban on the International Society of Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) even after a court rejected a plea for the same.

The Bangladesh High Court dismissed a petition seeking to ban ISKCON, bringing relief to the organization. Filed by a local lawyer, the petition aimed to restrict the group's activities. ISKCON hopes the government will ensure the safety of religious minorities,

In the latest episode of Newshour Agenda, Madhavdas GK discusses Protests Erupt In India As Hindus Attacked in Bangladesh. A protest march by the Hindu Mahasabha in Kolkata on Thursday escalated into a scuffle between demonstrators and police.

Bangladesh is witnessing a surge in violence against Hindus, with homes, businesses, temples and shops being torched and ransacked.