The High Court of Bangladesh on Thursday dismissed a petition calling for the ban of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in the country. The petition, placed before the court by Supreme Court lawyer Md Monir Uddin, sought a suo motu order directing the government to ban ISKCON’s activities and impose Section 144 in key regions, including Chattogram, Rangpur, and Dinajpur. This move came after reports surfaced about ISKCON’s recent activities in Bangladesh.
In response to the petition, the court requested the Attorney General to provide details on the government’s actions regarding ISKCON. Upon receiving the necessary information, the court noted that the authorities had already implemented sufficient measures to address the situation, leading to its decision to refrain from issuing a ban.
ISKCON, a global spiritual organization dedicated to promoting the teachings of Lord Krishna, has been active in Bangladesh for decades. While the court’s refusal to impose a ban provides some relief to the group, the government remains vigilant in managing any potential disruptions caused by the organization’s activities.
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