ISKCON distances itself from Das, who, it says, was expelled from religious organisation earlier. He was arrested on charges of dishonouring Bangladesh's national flag.

The Dhaka High Court's refusal to ban ISKCON amidst rising religious tensions and protests over the arrest of a former priest highlights the delicate balance between national security and religious freedoms in Bangladesh.

A new petition in Bangladesh calls for a ban on ISKCON, accusing the group of being a “radical organisation” that threatens national security.