The Bangladesh High Court has declined to issue an order on the petition seeking a ban on ISKCON in the country, stating that it would await the government’s decision on the matter, as per News 18. During the hearing, the Governor, who also serves as the Additional Attorney General, informed the court that the ISKCON issue was a "top priority" and that a decision should be made promptly.

However, the court remarked, "Let’s see what the government’s decision will be." The Additional Attorney General is expected to address the press regarding this issue soon.

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This came amid a series of attacks on the Hindu community in Bangladesh. Notably, Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das Prabhu was arrested and charged with sedition on Tuesday. The Hindu community has been holding fervent protests demanding his release.

Besides a petition to ban ISKCON, the plea also urges the declaration of a state of emergency in Chittagong and Rangpur to avert further unrest, as protests continue to affect both cities. As per The Daily Star, the HC sought an explanation from the government on steps taken by them amid the ISKCON row. The high court has asked the government to take immediate measures to address the situation, which has raised concerns over the safety of religious minorities in the country.

Prabhu has been vocal about the atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh and has organised several protests calling for the protection of the religious minority community. He was arrested on November 25 at Dhaka Airport and subsequently jailed on sedition charges. Protests erupted outside the Chittagong court, during which a lawyer was reportedly killed by the mob.

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Hindus in Bangladesh have been the target of radical groups since Sheikh Hasin fled the country after relinquishing the post of Prime Minister.