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

Violent protests have erupted across Bangladesh after the arrest of a prominent Hindu leader, Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari. The unrest left public prosecutor Saiful Islam Alif dead. Brahmachari was arrested on Monday on sedition charges while traveling from Dhaka to Chittagong,

Chinmoy Krishna Das, a Hindu monk and leader of Sammilita Sanatani Jote, was arrested in Bangladesh, triggering protests. India urged authorities to ensure the safety of minorities amid rising tensions.

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.

DHAKA (Reuters) -At least one person was killed in Bangladesh in clashes between security forces and Hindus protesting against the arrest of a religious leader, police said, even as neighbouring India urged that the safety of Hindus and minorities be ensured.

Andhra Pradesh deputy chief minister Pawan Kalyan condemned the arrest of Iskcon priest Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh, urging collective action and intervention from Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus and the UN.

A lawyer was killed and six others injured during protests in Dhaka and Chittagong over the arrest of ISKCON leader Chinmoy Krishna Das. The deceased, identified as Saiful Islam, was reportedly attacked by protesters outside the court.

Clashes erupted in Chattogram, Bangladesh, as police used tear gas to disperse Hindu protesters demonstrating against the sedition arrest of community leader Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari. The ensuing violence resulted in one death and multiple injuries.