The arrest of a Hindu monk in Bangladesh has triggered a fresh war of words with neighbour India over the condition of minorities in the country. Chinmoy Krishna Das, a spokesperson of a Bangladesh-based Hindu organisation, was arrested on sedition charges this week, spurring clashes that led to one death.

The arrest of ISKCON monk Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh has brought the spotlight on the plight of Hindus amid escalating communal tensions post the August 5 coup. Das, accused of sedition, was leading protests against atrocities on minorities.

Bangladeshi police have detained six people over the killing of a lawyer during clashes sparked by the arrest of a Hindu monk and community leader charged with sedition. India expressed “deep concern” over the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das and urged Bangladesh to protect the country's Hindu minority in the wake of the violence,

A petition was filed in Bangladesh seeking a ban on ISKCON amid violence against Hindus. Protests and clashes followed the arrest of monk Chinmoy Krishna Das, sparking international concern.

A plea in the Bangladesh High Court seeks to ban ISKCON following the sedition arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das. The court is reviewing ISKCON

India criticizes arrest of Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh, urging authorities to ensure safety of minorities.

Bangladesh stepped up security in the port city of Chittagong on Wednesday as police arrested six people in connection with the murder of a lawyer, who was killed during clashes following the arrest of a leader of the country's Hindu minority.