Bangladesh on Tuesday reacted to the arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das on Tuesday. Reacting to India's statement on the matter, Bangladesh said that the monk's arrest had "been misconstrued by certain quarters". It further said that India's statement was "unfounded" and stood "contrary to the spirit of friendship".

The Indian MEA urged Bangladesh authorities under the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government to ensure the safety and security of Hindus and all minorities, including their right of freedom of peaceful assembly and expression.

India condemned the attacks on minorities who had gathered to protest Bangladeshi Hindu Monk Chinmoy Krishna Das's arrest.

India on Tuesday condemned the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a Hindu priest and a religious minority leader in Bangladesh. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) also urged the Bangladeshi authorities to ensure the safety and security of Hindus and all other minorities.

India's External Affairs Ministry expressed serious concerns over the arrest of Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh following attacks on mi

Bangladeshi supporters of an arrested Hindu leader clashed with security forces on Tuesday after the outspoken monk was denied bail on sedition charges, with one person killed, police said.

In Bangladesh, minority Hindus held protests in response to the arrest and denied bail of priest Chinmoy Prabhu, leading to clashes with security forces.