
Krishna Das Prabhu, a prominent Hindu religious leader, was detained at Dhaka airport while attempting to board a flight to India. The Bangladeshi authorities reportedly cited “administrative reasons” for the detention, barring him from leaving the country. Prabhu was in Dhaka to attend a religious event and meet members of the Hindu community .
This incident has sparkedrganizations in India and Bangladesh, who view the detention as discriminatory. They argue it reflects the challenges faced by minorities in Bangladesh, including restrictions on religious freedom. Prabhu has been a vocal advocate for minority rights, making his detention particularly contentious .
While Bangladeshi officials have yet to proviion, the case has garnered international attention, with Indian authorities reportedly monitoring the situation. Religious leaders and activists have called for a diplomatic resolution to ensure Prabhu’s safe return .