Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has voiced strong concerns over recent events in her country, including the arrest of a Hindu monk and the violent death of a lawyer during protests sparked by the monk's detention.

In her statement, she criticized the government for its handling of the situation and called for the immediate release of the prominent Hindu leader.

New Delhi and Dhaka have sparred after communal tensions flared in Chittagong following a court’s denial of bail to Das. A plea has been filed in Bang