Johnnie Moore criticizes the arrest of Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh and states that minorities in the country feel under threat. He suggests that Bangladesh seek advice from pluralistic countries like India and the US.

Moore slammed the Bangladesh interim government over the situation of Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh.

Johnnie Moore, former USCIRF Commissioner, criticizes the Bangladesh interim government for failing to protect minorities, particularly Hindus, amid rising threats and violence. He highlights the arrest of Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das and the killing of his lawyer,

The central government on Thursday informed the Parliament that several incidents of desecration and damage to Hindu temples and deities in Bangladesh have been reported in the past few months, adding that India has expressed its concern over the incidents and called on Bangladesh to ensure safety of Hindus and their places of worship.

India has expressed deep concern over the increasing incidents of violence and desecration targeting Hindu temples in Bangladesh. It had called on Dhaka to ensure the safety and security of minorities and their places of worship.

Das was denied bail by a Bangladeshi court and sent to prison, triggering protests by Hindus in various locations. A lawyer was killed and several others were injured during clashes.