Bangladesh Faces Crisis Over Arrest of Hindu Leader and Deadly Clashes

The detention of Chinmoy Krishna Das and ensuing violence highlight rising tensions for minorities under Bangladesh's interim government.

Chinmoy Krishna Das, a prominent Hindu leader and ISKCON member, was arrested on sedition charges in Dhaka, sparking widespread protests and clashes.
Violent confrontations between Das's supporters, security forces, and local Muslims in Chattogram left one Muslim lawyer dead and dozens injured.
Bangladesh's High Court is reviewing a petition to ban ISKCON, with the government scrutinizing the organization’s activities following the unrest.
India expressed concern over the treatment of minorities in Bangladesh, urging the government to ensure their safety, while Dhaka dismissed the criticism as unfounded.
Authorities have arrested 27 individuals linked to the violence, as calls grow domestically and internationally for the protection of minority communities.