Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Wednesday (27 November) expressed concern over attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh, saying the country's interim government is under the influence of Islamist "fundamentalists" and called for UN intervention. Condemning the arrest of a Hindu leader in Bangladesh, he said such attacks are against humanity.

The Bangladeh court denied bail to Krishna Das Prabhu and ordered him detained pending further proceedings. One lawyer was killed and scores were injured after clashes broke out following Tuesday's court order.

The arrest of a Hindu monk in Bangladesh has triggered a fresh war of words with neighbour India over the condition of minorities in the country. Chinmoy Krishna Das, a spokesperson of a Bangladesh-based Hindu organisation, was arrested on sedition charges this week, spurring clashes that led to one death.