A Bangladeshi court on Tuesday sent Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari to prison after rejecting his bail plea, triggering protests from the monitory community and his followers.

Bangladesh arrested Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das on specific charges, sparking protests and international concern. India voiced "deep concern" over the arrest and denial of bail, urging Bangladesh to ensure minority safety.

A public prosecutor was killed after violent clashes erupted in Bangladesh on Tuesday following the arrest of a prominent Hindu leader, Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, AFP reported. The unrest followed the denial of bail to Brahmachari, who is currently facing sedition charges.