Bangladesh’s Fallout from Chinmoy Krishna Das Arrest and ISKCON’s Response

• Arrested on November 25 for sedition and national flag disrespect.

• Former leader of Pundarik Dham, a religious center in Chittagong.

• Rise to prominence after Sheikh Hasina’s fall.

• Communal incidents reported, including temple desecration.

• Over 18 arrested on charges of rioting and murder of assistant public prosecutor.

• Secretary-General Charu Chandra Das removed several activist monks, including Chinmoy Krishna Das.

• ISKCON followers agitate about threats to the organization.

• BHBCOP expresses concern about Yunus government’s’reforms’ push.

• Interim Yunus government seen as a setback for India’s Bangladesh policy.

• India-backed projects hit, and Adani Group power project under review.