ISKCON temples and communities around the world held special kirtans on Sunday to pray for the protection of their followers and members of other religious minorities in Bangladesh. At the Radha Gopinath temple,

ISKCON followers held prayers and 'kirtan' at its Albert Road centre in Kolkata to highlight the plight of Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh, where they are suffering atrocities.

Bangladesh's immigration authorities at the Benapole border denied entry to 54 Iskcon members despite valid documents, citing the absence of specific government approval. This follows heightened scrutiny of Iskcon amidst the arrest of Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das and subsequent tension and protests among Hindu minorities in Bangladesh.

Immigration police in Bangladesh stopped dozens of ISKCON members from crossing into India despite valid passports and visas. Authorities cited the absence of specific government permission required for their travel.