Animosity towards Hindus in Bangladesh seems to have been going on for some time. In 2021, mob attacks during and after the Hindu festival of Durga Puja prompted human rights group Amnesty International to say that the Bangladesh state has, over the years, "failed in its duty to protect minorities".

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.

Once the pride of South Asia, Bangladesh may be at a point of no return, going down a path that looks more like Pakistan. With the threat of Islamisation, Dhaka is now sinking into political violence,

India urges Bangladesh to protect religious minorities, amid tensions over arrests and violence, emphasizing the need for fair trials.

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.

The Indian government has requested the Bangladesh authorities to ensure the safety of Hindu communities and all minorities.