Priyanka Gandhi Vadra takes tote with 'Bangladesh' message to Parliament a day after her 'Palestine' bag drew BJP flak

In Bangladesh, recent attacks against the minority communities, particularly Hindus, took place following the ouster of Sheikh Hasina in August 2024.

The violence has resulted in numerous incidents of looting, arson, and murder, with reports suggesting that over 88 attacks have taken place, primarily targeting Hindus.

The situation escalated when Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a prominent International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) monk and spokesperson for the Bangladesh Sammilita Sanatani Jagran Jote, was arrested by Dhaka police for allegedly disrespecting the Bangladeshi flag at a rally in October.

The arrest has sparked outrage across India and among Hindu leaders worldwide, with many criticizing the move as "unfortunate" and "cowardly".

Following Das' arrest, two other monks were reportedly arrested in India's neighbouring country.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has called the attack on minorities in Bangladesh a "source of concern" and hoped the current regime in Dhaka will ensure the safety of the Hindus amid the massive unrest in the South Asian country.

Addressing the Lok Sabha a few days ago, Jaishankar said, "With regard to the treatment of minorities in Bangladesh, it has been a source of concern. There have been multiple incidents of attacks on them (minorities). We have drawn our concern to their attention."

"It is our expectation that Bangladesh, in its own interest, would take measures so that its minorities are safe," he added.

The minister said India's foreign secretary discussed the issue of attack on Hindus with his counterpart during a recent visit to Bangladesh.