Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, an ISKCON priest and spokesperson for the Bangladesh Sammilita Sanatani Jagran Jote, was arrested on November 25, 2024, by the Dhaka Metropolitan Police's detective branch.

ISKCON monk Chinmoy was reportedly held in Bangladesh for alleged sedition, during his rallies in Chattaogram and Rangpur. He was arrested from the Dhaka International Airport by the Detective Branch of Dhaka Police.

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

Bangladesh's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has criticised India's response to the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a former ISKCON leader in Chattogram, stating that it misrepresents facts and undermines the spirit of friendship and understanding between the two neighbouring countries.

At least one person also lost his life in clashes between security forces and Hindus protesting against the arrest of the religious leader, police said, even as New Delhi urged that the safety of Hindus and minorities be ensured.

The Bangladesh Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed deep disappointment and concern, stating that Sri Chinmoy Krishna Das’s arrest has been misrepresented by some, despite him being detained on speci

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,

The Government of Bangladesh has strongly refuted a statement made by India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) regarding the arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das, labelling the claims as "unfounded" and contrary to the spirit of friendship between the two nations.

Dhaka reacted to the statement of the Indian government expressing ‘deep concerns’ over the arrest of Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das, calling it ‘internal affairs of Bangladesh’

Bangladesh on Tuesday reacted sharply to the Ministry of External Affairs’ statement on the arrest of Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, saying it was “unfounded” and stood contrary to the spirit of friendship between the two countries.