Comments of Bangladesh Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus's press secretary come in the wake of heightened tensions after the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das.

Chinmoy Krishna Das, a Hindu priest and minority rights advocate in Bangladesh, was arrested and denied bail on sedition charges. India's ministry of external affairs expressed concern, noting attacks on minorities protesting Das's arrest.

The ISKCON took to X, and stated, "Iskcon,Inc. stands with Sri Chinmoy Krishna Das. Our prayers to Lord Krishna for the protection of all these devotees."

Violence against Hindus in Bangladesh has escalated following the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Chinmoy Krishna Das, a prominent Hindu leader, has been arrested on sedition charges, sparking protests.

Following PM Sheikh Hasina's ouster in August, minority Hindu community in Bangladesh faces increasing violence, triggering concern in New Delhi. Monk Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari's arrest for alleged sedition heightens tensions,

Charu Chandra Das Brahmachari, the general secretary of ISKCON Bangladesh, said the monk had been removed from all positions of the organisation.

Iskcon Bangladesh' general secretary Charu Chandra Das Brahmachari said monk Chinmoy was removed from all positions within the organisation long ago due to a breach of organisational discipline.