Chinmoy Krishna Das, spokesperson for the Bangladesh Sommilito Sanatan Jagaran Jot coalition, faces sedition charges for allegedly disrespecting the national flag during a rally.

Protests and demonstrations erupted in India over the arrest of Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari in Bangladesh on sedition charges. Intellectuals and activists demanded his release, criticizing the arrest as barbaric and undemocratic.

Priyanka Gandhi demanded that the central government strongly raise the issue of the safety of minorities in Bangladesh.

Amid escalating violence against Hindus and the arrest of priest Chinmoy Krishna Das, a petition has been submitted to the Bangladesh High Court seeking a ban on the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON).

Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a prominent Hindu leader in Bangladesh, has been arrested on sedition charges.

Bangladesh arrested Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das on specific charges, sparking protests and international concern. India voiced "deep concern" over the arrest and denial of bail, urging Bangladesh to ensure minority safety.

A lawyer defending Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das was reportedly killed amid raging protests outside Bangladesh Court on Tuesday. A huge crowd, largely believed to be Hindus were present outside the Bangladesh's Chattogram Court to protest against the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das when the police reportedly launched a crackdown and opened fire on them.

After Das's bail plea was rejected on Tuesday, the Chittagong court premises turned into a warzone that led to the death of a lawyer.

BJP leaders, spearheaded by Suvendu Adhikari, protested outside the Bangladesh High Commission in Kolkata over the arrest of ISKCON priest Chinmoy Krishna Das. They demanded his release, alleging religious persecution in Bangladesh.