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 has raised concerns over the increasing incidents of desecration and damage to Hindu temples and deities in Bangladesh. The Indian government has urged Bangladesh to ensure the safety of minorities and their places of worship.

New Delhi and Dhaka have sparred after communal tensions flared in Chittagong following a court’s denial of bail to Das. A plea has been filed in Bang

Das was denied bail by a Bangladeshi court and sent to prison, triggering protests by Hindus in various locations. A lawyer was killed and several others were injured during clashes.

Amid the violent protests, the Bangladesh police and security forces fired sound grenades, tear gas and charged batons at the protesters.

New Delhi had expressed concern about Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari being denied bail and urged Dhaka to ensure the safety of Hindus.

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.

A case has been filed against Chinmoy Krishna Das on charges of sedition, accusing him of raising a flag on a stand displaying Bangladesh's national flag. Hindu leaders across Bangladesh are outraged over the arrest and are demanding release of the ISKCON priest on immediate basis.

Bangladeshi police have detained six people over the killing of a lawyer during clashes sparked by the arrest of a Hindu monk and community leader charged with sedition. India expressed “deep concern” over the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das and urged Bangladesh to protect the country's Hindu minority in the wake of the violence,

Tensions soared high as worldwide protests against attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh intensified on Wednesday after the arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das, President of Pundarik Dham and a leading figure in the Hindu community.