The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) has expressed deep concern over reports that the Bangladesh High Court is considering a writ petition seeking to ban the organization, allegedly labeling it as a "fundamentalist religious organization.

The Bangladesh High Court declined to issue a suo motu order banning ISKCON's activities, acknowledging government actions. A lawyer had sought the ban, alleging ISKCON promotes communal unrest and targets traditional Hindu communities.

Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a Hindu priest, was arrested on Monday, sparking demonstrations across the Hindu community in Bangladesh