Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, an ISKCON priest and spokesperson for the Bangladesh Sammilita Sanatani Jagran Jote, was arrested on November 25, 2024, by the Dhaka Metropolitan Police's detective branch.

Prominent spiritual leaders Sadhguru and Sri Sri Ravi Shankar have expressed strong criticism over the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das, a former ISKCON leader, by Bangladeshi authorities. Krishna Das, also known as Chandan Kumar Dhar,

ISKCON clarified that Chinmoy was removed from all positions long ago due to violations of organizational discipline.

Dhaka reacted to the statement of the Indian government expressing ‘deep concerns’ over the arrest of Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das, calling it ‘internal affairs of Bangladesh’

Bangladesh's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has criticised India's response to the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a former ISKCON leader in Chattogram, stating that it misrepresents facts and undermines the spirit of friendship and understanding between the two neighbouring countries.

Bangladesh's response stands contrary to the spirit of friendship and understanding between the two neighbouring countries

The Bangladesh Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed deep disappointment and concern, stating that Sri Chinmoy Krishna Das’s arrest has been misrepresented by some, despite him being detained on speci

ISKCON monk Chinmoy was reportedly held in Bangladesh for alleged sedition, during his rallies in Chattaogram and Rangpur. He was arrested from the Dhaka International Airport by the Detective Branch of Dhaka Police.

The Government of Bangladesh has strongly refuted a statement made by India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) regarding the arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das, labelling the claims as "unfounded" and contrary to the spirit of friendship between the two nations.