Bangladesh Faces Growing Unrest Over Arrest of Hindu Priest

The detention of Chinmoy Krishna Das has intensified violence and raised concerns about minority rights under Bangladesh's interim government.

Chinmoy Krishna Das, a Hindu priest and minority rights advocate, was arrested on sedition charges for allegedly disrespecting Bangladesh's national flag during a rally in October.
The arrest has sparked violent protests, with clashes between Hindu demonstrators and security forces leading to the death of a lawyer and widespread unrest across the country.
India has expressed strong concern over the treatment of minorities in Bangladesh and called for the safety and security of Hindus and other vulnerable communities.
Bangladesh's interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, has faced criticism for failing to curb escalating violence against minorities since the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August.
The Bangladesh High Court declined a petition to ban ISKCON, a Hindu religious organization, which has faced allegations of inciting unrest but denies involvement in recent violence.