Bangladesh criticised India for 'double standards' on minority protection and accused Indian media of misinformation. Bangladesh's interim government urged its journalists to counter this. A Bangladesh student group protested against India's alleged interference and border killings.

The arrest of a Hindu monk in Bangladesh has triggered a fresh war of words with neighbour India over the condition of minorities in the country. Chinmoy Krishna Das, a spokesperson of a Bangladesh-based Hindu organisation, was arrested on sedition charges this week, spurring clashes that led to one death.

India calls on Bangladesh's interim government to safeguard minority communities, expressing concern over rising violence and extremist rhetoric targeting Hindus and other minorities.

India has urged Bangladesh's interim government to protect minorities amidst rising extremist rhetoric and violence against Hindus. It also hopes for a fair trial for arrested Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das.

India’s reaction comes on the heels of increasing tensions in Bangladesh, particularly regarding the arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das, who was charged with sedition.

On the recent arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das, a former member of ISKCON Bangladesh, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India expected him to receive a fair and transparent trial.