A lawyer was killed and six others injured during protests in Dhaka and Chittagong over the arrest of ISKCON leader Chinmoy Krishna Das. The deceased, identified as Saiful Islam, was reportedly attacked by protesters outside the court.

Bangladesh's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has criticised India's response to the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a former ISKCON leader in Chattogram, stating that it misrepresents facts and undermines the spirit of friendship and understanding between the two neighbouring countries.

The arrest of Monk and Iskon leader Chinmoy Krishna Das has sparked anger and concern within the Hindu community

Bangladesh government on Tuesday reacted to India’s statement on the arrest of Hindu priest and said that it not only misrepresent facts but also stand contrary to the spirit of friendship and understanding between the two neighboring countries.

South Asian nation’s interim leader calls for calm as India expresses outrage over arrest of head of minority religious group.

New Delhi had expressed concern about Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari being denied bail and urged Dhaka to ensure the safety of Hindus.

DHAKA (Reuters) -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.