Bangladesh police arrested Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a leader of the Hindu group Sammilita Sanatani Jote, from the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport area in Dhaka while travelling to Chattogram, drawing a sharp reaction from MEA and the Hindu community from both nations.

Sheikh Hasina appealed to the people in Bangladesh to stand united against such incidents of terrorism and militancy. She said it is important to ensure the safety of the lives of people.

Sheikh Hasina condemns arrest of Hindu leader, calls for immediate release, highlights religious freedom concerns in Bangladesh.