Arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das, a Hindu leader associated with the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, sparked the protests by his supporters in both the capital Dhaka and Chittagong city

A huge crowd of Hindus were present outside the Bangladeshi court to protest against the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das when the police opened fire.

Bangladesh criticises MEA's statement on Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari's arrest, calling it unfounded and contrary to bilateral friendship.