Why Bangladesh Had To Arrest A Hindu Monk? Dhaka's Crackdown On ISKCON Raises Alarm
The arrest of ISKCON monk Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh has brought the spotlight on the plight of Hindus amid escalating communal tensions post the August 5 coup. Das, accused of sedition, was leading protests against atrocities on minorities.
India and Bangladesh spar over Hindu monk's arrest
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,
Bangladesh police use teargas against Hindu protesters
Police in Bangladesh used teargas on Hindus protesting against the arrest of a religious leader, even as neighbour India urged the country's caretaker government to ensure the safety and security of Hindus and minorities.
Bangladesh Arrests Six After Lawyer Murdered In Hindu Protests
Bangladeshi police have arrested six people in connection with the murder of a lawyer during clashes between Hindu protesters and security forces, the government said Wednesday.
Bangladeshi Hindus protest over leader's arrest, one dead
Bangladeshi supporters of an arrested Hindu leader clashed with security forces on Tuesday after the outspoken monk was denied bail on sedition charges, with one person killed, police said.
Indian MPs condemn attack on minorities in Bangladesh
Members of Parliament (MP), cutting across party lines, on Wednesday, condemned attacks on Hindus and other minorities and arrest of Hindu Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh.
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