Jailed Hindu Monk Chinmoy Das Gets Bail By Bangladesh High Court In 2 Cases
Bangladesh's High Court has granted bail to Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das in two cases, though he remains in custody due to four other pending charges. Das was arrested on sedition charges, sparking communal tensions and international concern.
Why it matters
The case highlights the ongoing political and communal instability in Bangladesh following the ouster of the previous government and its impact on minority rights.
Bangladesh's High Court on Sunday granted bail to jailed Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das in two cases, his lawyer said. But the bail would not ensure his immediate release from prison because he is accused in four other cases.Das is a Hindu monk whose arrest in November 2024 on sedition charges for allegedly disrespecting the national flag sparked protests and communal tensions in Bangladesh. He was subsequently booked in several additional cases, including charges of murder, attempted murder and vandalism.India back then expressed "deep concern" over the arrest and asked Dhaka to ensure the safety "of Hindus and all minorities".It came at a time when India-Bangladesh relations turned frosty following the August 2024 ouster of prime minister Sheikh Hasina - driven by her asylum in New Delhi and political friction with the interim government."The (two-judge) High Court bench granted his bail petition in two cases involving charges of murder attempts,…
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