The arrest of Vaishnavite leader Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh has sparked protests, violence, and international concern over minority rights and religious freedom

Former Bangaldesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina condemned the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das and demanded his release.

The Bangladesh High Court has refused to ban ISKCON amid huge uproar over a Hindu monk's arrest. Meanwhile, at least 30 individuals have been detained in Bangladesh's Chattogram. They are alleged to have played a role in the killing of lawyer Saiful Islam,

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.

At least one person was killed in Bangladesh in clashes between security forces and Hindus protesting against the arrest of a religious leader, police said, even as neighbouring India urged that the safety of Hindus and minorities be ensured.

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.