In a troubling development that highlights the ongoing persecution and genocide faced by Hindus and other religious minorities in Bangladesh, Shri Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a prominent Hindu monk and outspoken advocate for minority rights, has been arrested and detained by Dhaka Police.
The arrest comes at a critical time when Hindu and other minority communities in Bangladesh are experiencing increasing persecution and genocide under the interim government led by Mohammad Yunus. Shri Chinmay Krishna Prabhu has been a vocal leader in fighting against the systemic discrimination and violence targeting Hindu minorities.
Following the arrest, Hindu communities across Bangladesh have mobilised in protest, taking to the streets to demand the immediate and unconditional release of Shri Chinmay Krishna Prabhu. However, these peaceful demonstrations have been met with violent attacks by radical Islamists, further escalating tensions and highlighting the precarious situation of minorities in the country.
The incident underscores a deepening crisis of minority rights in Bangladesh. Shri Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari has been a prominent voice speaking out against the growing pattern of genocide, discrimination, violence and marginalisation of Hindu and other religious minority communities.
We are calling for:
- The immediate release of Shri Chinmay Krishna Prabhu
- Protection of minority rights and freedom of expression
- An end to violence against peaceful protesters
- Sanctions on Bangladesh’s interim government by world governments and human rights organisations
The interim government led by Mohammad Yunus is facing increasing scrutiny and there are widespread demands for holding them accountable for what many see as systematic oppression and genocide of minority communities. This arrest represents a critical moment in the ongoing struggle for religious freedom and equal rights in Bangladesh.
