ISKCON's Bangladesh website goes down amid growing calls for ban

The website of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in Bangladesh has been inaccessible since the evening of November 28, displaying a "Bandwidth Limit Exceeded" notice. Meanwhile, there have been growing nationwide calls to ban ISKCON. During a related court hearing, a High Court bench remarked that the state is handling the issue with great seriousness, leaving little for the court to address. ISKCON, a Vaishnavite organization founded 58 years ago by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada in New York City on July 13, 1966, is dedicated to the worship of Lord Krishna. While ISKCON operates in over 100 countries, it has faced bans in certain regions. Originating in India, the organization's Krishna-conscious practices have since spread worldwide.