India has expressed "deep concern" over the arrest of a Hindu monk in Bangladesh and asked its neighbour to "ensure the safety of Hindus and all minorities". In recent months, India has "repeatedly" raised fears about the safety of Hindus in Bangladesh,

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.

Mufti accused the government of promoting division and targeting minorities, claiming that such actions could lead the country back to conditions reminiscent of the partition era.

Situation in Bangladesh has grown tense over the increasing violence against minorities and the arrest of former priest Chinmoy Krishna Das.

The remark drew considerable flak with J&K BJP leaders accusing her of making "anti-national" remarks by comparing the situation in Bangladesh to India.