The Global ISKCON Communications Team has been working with the ISKCON Bangladesh leadership regarding a coordinated response to the current crisis. Please find attached: - An official October 17 report from the Bangladesh leaders - A Public Statement from ISKCON Communications (IC) about the attacks - Internal guidelines for ISKCON Communities for proposed responses to the crisis, including holding prayer/kirtan vigils and a coordinated global harinam/ public protest event on Saturday October 23 The proposed responses have received the blessings of the GBC Executive Committee (Bhakti Caitanya Swami, Chairman). ISKCON communities are requested to organize local participation in these efforts in support of our fellow Vaishnavas in Bangladesh. Please share this information with your local leaders. More information will be forthcoming in the next few days. Your servant, Anuttama dasa Minister of Communications |