The Bangladesh Police arrested ISKCON monk Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari. The incident has heightened tensions.

However, the high court refused to pass a suo motu order on banning ISKCON's activities in Bangladesh on Thursday. The court was informed that the government authorities have taken necessary measures, The Daily Star said.

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday referring to the arrest of ISKCON monk in Bangladesh at state Assembly said she will follow the Central government’s stand and cannot interfere in another country’s affair.

Mamata Banerjee condemned the arrest of ISKCON priest Chinmoy Krishna Das. Das was arrested in Bangladesh. India expressed concern over the treatment

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee expressed concern about current events in Bangladesh, emphasizing that while her state government feels sorrowful, it's India's central government that should address the issue.

CM reaffirms her position against persecution or discrimination based on religion, drawing parallels with Narendra Modi government’s parti pris against Muslims in India

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee backs Modi govt's stance on Bangladesh violence against Hindus and arrest of Iskcon monk, urging the Centre to take action on the escalating crisis

Mamata Banerjee acknowledged that she talked to ISKCON in Bengal but this matter does not lie within her jurisdiction.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Thursday condemned the arrest of Hindu ISKCON monk Chinmay Krishna Das in Bangladesh, saying that she will support whatever decision the Centre takes on the issue.