Yunus government of Bangladesh has recalled 2 of its diplomats from Kolkata and Tripura. On December 2, the Bangladeshi High Commission in Agartala was infiltrated. Demonstrations were also held outside the Deputy High Commission in Kolkata.
Due to these incidents, Bangladesh's interim government decided to recall the diplomats on December 3. However, this information has now come to light.
Acting Deputy High Commissioner of Bangladesh in Kolkata Mohammad Asharfur Rahman has reached Dhaka. He also met Tawheed Hussain, Foreign Adviser to the Government of Bangladesh. Bangladeshi Assistant High Commissioner of Tripura Arif Mohammad has not reached Dhaka at present.
On the other hand, protests are also taking place in Bangladesh in response to the Agartala-Kolkata incident. Bangladeshi leaders on Thursday called for a boycott of Indian products by burning Indian saris in Dhaka.
Bangladesh Nationalist Party leader Ruhul Kabir Rizvi protested against India by burning an Indian saree in Dhaka. The demonstration was against the intrusion of the Dhaka Commission into Agartala.
Both the diplomats will report on the ongoing protests in India.
Bangladesh's foreign ministry alleged that supporters of Indian Hindutva organizations desecrated the Bangladeshi flag at the High Commission in Agartala on December 2. They also attacked the premises. On December 3, Bangladesh closed the High Commission.
The Bangladesh government is yet to say when the two diplomats will be sent back to India. No information has been given yet about the re-opening of the Agartala High Commission. According to media reports, the two diplomats will present a report on the status of protests against Bangladesh in India.
The intrusion took place during the protest against the arrest of Chinmoy Prabhu
Tripura Congress staged a protest in Agartala on Monday against Chief Advisor to Bangladesh Muhammad Yunus. Chinmaya Prabhu was demanded to be released.
On 2 December, many people rallied around the Bangladeshi mission to protest the arrest of former Bangladesh ISKCON head Chinmoy Prabhu. Meanwhile, more than 50 protesters stormed the premises of the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala.
Three sub inspectors were suspended in this case. The DSP was asked to report to the police headquarters for dereliction of duty. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs also said – the incident of infiltration is very regrettable.
Who is Chinmaya Prabhu?
Chinmaya Krishna Das Brahmachari's real name is Chandan Kumar Dhar.
Chinmaya Krishna Das Brahmachari's real name is Chandan Kumar Dhar. He is the head of Chittagong ISKCON. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left the country on August 5, 2024 amid the ongoing violence in Bangladesh. This was followed by large-scale violence against Hindus.
After this, the Sanatan Jagran Manch was formed to protect the interests of Bangladeshi Hindus and minorities. Chinmay Prabhu became its spokesman. Through the Sanatan Jagran Manch, Chinmay addressed several rallies in Chittagong and Rangpur. Thousands of people participated in it.
Why was Chinmay Prabhu arrested? On October 25, Sanatan Jagran Manch held a rally at Laldighi Ground in Chittagong with 8 point demands. In which Chinmay Krishna Das gave a speech. Meanwhile, some people hoisted the saffron flag on the Azadi Pillar in New Market Chowk. This flag had 'Aami Sanatani' written on it.
After the rally, on October 31, Feroze Khan, leader of Begum Khaleda's BNP party, filed a sedition case against 19 people, including Chinmoy Krishna Das, in Chittagong. He is accused of insulting the national flag.
What happened in Bangladesh in 10 days?
26 November
- Chinmoy Prabhu's bail plea rejected: Former ISKCON chief Chinmoy Krishna Das Prabhu's bail was rejected in Chittagong. After this, violence broke out outside the court premises. In which lawyer Saiful Islam lost his life.
- India expressed displeasure: India expressed displeasure over the arrest of Chinmoy Prabhu. India's Ministry of External Affairs said that it is unfortunate that criminals roam freely, but cases are pending against religious leaders who raise legitimate demands through peaceful meetings.
27 November
- Demand to ban ISKCON: A petition seeking a ban on ISKCON was filed in the Bangladesh High Court. The lawyer who filed the petition told the court that ISKCON people are behind Saiful's death. In such a situation this organization should be banned.
28 November
- Demand to ban ISKCON rejected: The Dhaka High Court on September 28 rejected the demand to ban ISKCON. In the court, the interim government of Bangladesh said that we have taken necessary action against the activities of ISKCON. This issue is a priority of the government.
- Sheikh Hasina demanded Chinmay's release: Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina condemned the arrest of ISKCON's Chinmoy Prabhu and asked the interim government to release him immediately. Hasina said that a prominent leader of Sanatan Dharma has been unjustly arrested.
- ISKCON Bangladesh disassociates itself from Chinmay Prabhu: ISKCON Bangladesh separates itself from Chinmay Prabhu. General Secretary Charu Chandra Das Brahmachari said that Chinmay has been removed from all posts in the organization for breach of discipline. They do not take responsibility for any of their statements or reactions.
29 November
30 November
- Arrest of Hindu priest Shyam Das Prabhu: Another religious leader associated with ISKCON, Shyam Das Prabhu, was arrested in Chittagong. Shyam went to meet Chinmoy Das in jail. He was arrested without a warrant. ISKCON Kolkata Vice Chairman and Spokesperson Radharaman Das gave this information.
Shyam Das Prabhu was arrested without any official warrant.
1 December
- 83 ISKCON members in Bangladesh stopped from going to India: Bangladesh immigration police stopped 54 ISKCON members at the border who were traveling to India with valid passports and visas. These people were going to India to participate in a religious event. In this regard, the Immigration Police says that despite having valid passports and visas, they did not have special permission from the government.
2 December
- Mamata demands peacekeeping force to be sent to Bangladesh: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee demanded to send peacekeeping force to Bangladesh. Mamata said that the central government should talk to the United Nations for this. Along with this, he said that PM Modi should bring back Indians who are facing atrocities on foreign soil.
- Bangladesh Assistant High Commission Vandalized in Tripura: The office of the Assistant High Commission of Bangladesh in Tripura's capital Agartala was vandalized. Workers of Hindu Sangharsh Samiti staged demonstrations outside the office. Bangladesh expressed displeasure and demanded a full investigation from India.
December 3
- Hasina said – Mohammad Yunus is responsible for attacks on minorities: While virtually addressing a seminar in New York, Hasina blamed interim government chief Mohammad Yunus for attacks on minorities and their killings.
- Hearing on Chinmoy Das's bail plea adjourned till January 2: Chinmoy Das bail hearing adjourned till January 2. The hearing was extended after the Yunus government sought time from the court.
4 December
- Mohammad Yunus said – Sheikh Hasina ruined the country: Mohammad Yunus, chief adviser to Bangladesh's interim government, accused former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of ruining everything in the country.
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