Arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das, a Hindu leader associated with the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, sparked the protests by his supporters in both the capital Dhaka and Chittagong city

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.

India expresses deep concern over the arrest and denial of bail to Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh. Protests ensued following his detention on sedition charges, prompting India to urge Bangladesh to ensure the minorities' safety.