In response to India's "deep concern" over the arrest of ISKCON Bangladesh monk Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari on sedition charges and its call for Dhaka to protect Hindus and all other minorities, the neighbouring country reacted sharply by claiming it does not meddle in the "fully independent" judiciary. Dhaka described the matter as internal, stating, "It is with utter dismay and a deep sense of hurt that the Bangladesh government notes that the arrest of Das has been misconstrued by certain quarters since he has been arrested under specific charges." 

"Bangladesh is determined to end the culture of impunity to the perpetrators of gross human rights violations against the people of the country," Dhaka said, referring to the Indian government's statement. It went on to say that the harmony between Bangladesh's people of all religions is not reflected in India's remark. The government of Bangladesh issued a statement saying, "Such unfounded statements not only misrepresent facts but also stand contrary to the spirit of friendship and understanding between the two neighbouring countries."

Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari was arrested on sedition charges near Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on Monday. A Bangladeshi court denied him bail and sent him to prison, sparking protests by Hindus in several places, including Dhaka and Chattogram. During clashes between law enforcement and Das's followers in Chattogram, a lawyer was killed, and several others were injured. The Ministry of External Affairs called on Bangladeshi authorities to protect the rights of Hindus and all minorities, particularly the freedom of peaceful assembly and expression, in a statement released on Tuesday. According to the MEA, there are "several documented cases" of theft, vandalism, and desecration of temples and deities, as well as fire and looting of minority houses and businesses. 

"It is unfortunate that while the perpetrators of these incidents remain at large, charges should be pressed against a religious leader presenting legitimate demands through peaceful gatherings," stated the statement. Dhaka's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it was "unfounded" and went against the two nations' friendly relationship. "Bangladesh reaffirms in the strongest terms that every Bangladeshi, regardless of his or her religious identity, has the right to establish, maintain or perform respective religious rituals and practices or express views without hindrance," added Dhaka. It added, that Bangladesh is dedicated to maintaining communal peace in the nation and that "ensuring safety and security of all citizens, particularly the members of religious minorities, remains a duty of the Government of Bangladesh." 

However, the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, Inc., based in New York, stated Monday that the accusations brought against Das were "baseless" and "outrageous." In a statement released late Monday night, it stated, “We have come across disturbing reports that Sri Chinmoy Krishna Das, one of the prominent leaders of ISKCON Bangladesh, has been detained by the Dhaka police.” The religious body also stated, "It is outrageous to make baseless allegations that ISKCON has anything to do with terrorism anywhere in the world. ISKCON, Inc. urges the Government of India to take immediate steps and speak to the Government of Bangladesh and convey that we are a peace-loving Bhakti movement."

Das, the leader of the religious organisation Sammilita Sanatan Jagaran Jote based in Chittagong, was arrested following a complaint filed on October 31 by Firoz Khan, a former leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). The case accuses Das and 18 others of disrespecting the Bangladesh national flag.