Bangladesh has responded strongly to India's concerns over the arrest of Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das. The Ministry of External Affairs in India had expressed worry about Das's safety after his arrest by Bangladeshi police.

Bangladesh rejected India's statement on the Hindu monk's arrest. The arrest followed specific charges. Dhaka expressed disappointment over the misrepresentation of the situation. Bangladesh emphasised its commitment to religious harmony.

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".

Chinmoy Krishna Das, the leader of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (Iskcon) in Bangladesh, also popularly known as the Hare Krishna movement, was detained on sedition charge on Tuesday after the magistrate court of Kazi Shariful Islam denied him bail.

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

ISKCON priest Chinmoy Krishna Das, spokesperson for Bangladesh Sammilit Sanatan Jagran Jote, was denied bail after being arrested on sedition charges. India's Ministry of External Affairs expressed concern,