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

Bangladesh accused India of 'double standards' in protecting minority communities, citing media misinformation. Bangladesh urged its journalists to counter Indian narratives.

India urges Bangladesh to protect Hindus amid rising violence and extremist rhetoric. Calls for action after ISKCON labeling and arrest of Hindu priest.

India on Friday reiterated its concerns over the safety of minorities in Bangladesh, highlighting incidents of violence and extremist rhetoric, as well as the recent arrest of Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das.

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