An aide to Bangladeshs interim government Chief Adviser, Muhammed Yunus, has confirmed that there are no plans to ban the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in the country. This statement follows growing tensions after the arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das, an ISKCON affiliate, who faces sedition charges. The aide clarified that although there may be public calls for a ban, the government has not discussed or considered such a move.

The situation is set against a backdrop of protests in Bangladesh triggered by Chinmoy Krishnas arrest and allegations against ISKCON. Despite demands from some groups to ban the organization, the Bangladesh High Court has refused to issue an order to halt its activities. The interim governments adviser emphasized that the actions of individuals should not be seen as representative of the entire organization.

While protests continue and tensions persist, the interim government has reiterated that there is no intention to ban ISKCON at this time.

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