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

Das was denied bail by a Bangladeshi court and sent to prison, triggering protests by Hindus in various locations. A lawyer was killed and several others were injured during clashes.

Bangladesh on Tuesday reacted to the arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das on Tuesday. Reacting to India's statement on the matter, Bangladesh said that the monk's arrest had "been misconstrued by certain quarters". It further said that India's statement was "unfounded" and stood "contrary to the spirit of friendship".

Bangladesh rejected India's statement on the Hindu monk's arrest. The arrest followed specific charges. Dhaka expressed disappointment over the misrepresentation of the situation. Bangladesh emphasised its commitment to religious harmony.

Bangladesh has rebuffed accusations from India's Ministry of External Affairs regarding the arrest of Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, asserting the allegations are unfounded. Dhaka emphasized its commitment to communal harmony and explained that the judiciary remains independent.

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.