As crisis deepens, Bangladeshi journalist Mahmudur Rahman demands ban on ISKCON, sparks outrage (WATCH)

By Shweta Kumari  |  First Published Oct 30, 2024, 1:13 PM IST

In a move that has stirred controversy, Bangladeshi journalist, Mahmudur Rahman, has publicly demanded a ban on the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in the country.


In a move that has stirred controversy, Bangladeshi journalist, Mahmudur Rahman, has publicly demanded a ban on the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in the country. Rahman, an influential editor of 'Amar Desh', one of the country’s leading newspapers, expressed discontent over what he describes as ISKCON’s growing influence and presence.

Reports claimed that Rahman is upset that its ISKCON Sadhus are leading the fight for Hindu's existence in Bangladesh.

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Notably, a monk Chinmoy Probhu, is leading protests in Bangladesh to demand equal rights for Hindus and preserve religious values. 

A video Mahmudur Rahman remarks is going viral on social media, sparking outrage online.

Editor of Bangladesh’s top ‘Amar Desh’ newspaper journalist, Mahmudur Rahman demands to Ban ISCON in country.

The Islamist journalist is upset about the fact that Sadhus of Iskcon are leading the fight for existence in Bangladesh. pic.twitter.com/foKHuor6AG

— Megh Updates 🚨™ (@MeghUpdates)

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A user wrote, "Wherever they become majority they want their own ways…. But Living within The Majority They Wanna Play Victim Card …. Or Keep Harming Them Till They Don’t Achieve Their Goal."

Wherever they become majority they want their own ways …. But Living within The Majority They Wanna Play Victim Card …. Or Keep Harming Them Till They Don’t Achieve Their Goal

— Indian (@hind4hindus47)

"Extremely worrying situation for hindus but no global agency cares about it," another commented.

Extremely worrying situation for hindus but no global agency cares about it.

— Tipsy (@tequillasherbet)

 

It's a learning for Iskcon, they distributed them food and gave shelter while in flood. Bangladeshis wants Hindus either to convert or leave Bangladesh. These religions can never be trusted.

— Virenn (Modi Ka Parivar) (@Virenn_Indian)

 

ISKCON aren’t the threat; they’re keeping a centuries-old tradition going, not rioting or pushing any agenda. It’s wild how this hate for Hindus just gets brushed off, but when extremists go on a rampage, it’s radio silence. This is real intolerance. Maybe start worrying about…

— A K ಎ ಕೆ 🇮🇳 (@AK_Aspire)
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