Sayan Ghosh's trip to Dhaka took a violent turn on November 26, the day he was set to return to India. Recalling the incident, Ghosh shared that he and his friend were at an ice cream shop in Dhaka's Baganbari area when a group of men confronted them.

Sayan Ghosh, a tourist hailing from Belghoria, West Bengal, was allegedly assaulted in Bangladesh 's Dhaka, according to a report by News18. The incident occurred when Ghosh and his friend went to a local market.

India has expressed "deep concern" over the arrest of a Hindu monk in Bangladesh and asked its neighbour to "ensure the safety of Hindus and all minorities".

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.

The South Asian country is grappling with political tensions after long-time Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country to India in August following a mass uprising that left hundreds dead.

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that India has consistently and strongly raised the issue of targeted attacks on Hindus and other minorities with Bangladesh government.

Hindus have been subjected to attacks under the Yunus government in Bangladesh for months. An Indian tourist was brutally attacked by an Islamic group.

New Delhi expressed concern over the monk's arrest and denial of bail and asked Bangladesh to ensure the safety of Hindus and other minorities. India on Friday said the interim government in Bangladesh must live up to its responsibility of protecting all minorities as it expressed serious concern over the "surge" of extremist rhetoric and increasing incidents of violence against Hindus as well as attacks on temples.