Hindu Priest’s Bail Denied Third Time in Bangladesh Sedition Case Over Flag Disrespect Allegations

Chattogram, Bangladesh – Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das remains embroiled in a legal battle after his bail plea was rejected for the third time by a court in Chattogram. Das has been detained since November of last year, following accusations that he disrespected the Bangladesh flag during a religious gathering. Despite presenting his case before the judicial authorities multiple times, the court has consistently denied Das’s requests for temporary release. The specific details of the allegations against Das involve alleged disrespectful acts towards the national symbol of Bangladesh, embedded in complex religious and social connotations, … Read more

Bail Denied for Bangladeshi Hindu Monk Amidst National Controversy and Growing Concerns for Religious Rights

Chattogram, Bangladesh — A local court in Chattogram has declined to grant bail to Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a Hindu monk and leader of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), following a tightly secured court session on Thursday. Represented by a substantial legal team of 11, spearheaded by Apurba Kumar Bhattacharjee, Das finds himself embroiled in charges of sedition related primarily to alleged disrespect towards the Bangladeshi national flag. Following the court’s decision, Bhattacharjee expressed intentions to challenge the denial by appealing to the High Court. Despite this setback, the outcome did not catch … Read more

Key Lawyer in Bangladeshi Hindu Rights Case Hospitalized, Misses Critical Court Date

Kolkata, India – Rabindra Ghosh, a prominent lawyer known for defending the rights of minority Hindus in Bangladesh, is unable to attend a crucial court hearing scheduled for Thursday due to recent hospitalization. Ghosh was admitted to SSKM Hospital in Kolkata after experiencing severe chest pain during a visit to West Bengal last month for medical treatment. The 74-year-old advocate, who is currently residing with his son Rahul in Barrackpore, despite health challenges, continues to maintain close communication with his legal team to ensure his duties are fulfilled in his absence. In response to his … Read more

Determined Lawyer Defends Jailed Hindu Monk Amid Personal Health Struggles and Safety Concerns in Kolkata

Barrackpore, India — Rabindra Ghosh, a notable Bangladeshi attorney known for his legal defense of Chinmoy Krishna Das, a Hindu monk incarcerated in Bangladesh, has arrived in Barrackpore near Kolkata for medical treatment, according to his family. Ghosh, who has a history of seeking medical care in India following an accident three years ago, is currently residing with his son in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. Ghosh was accompanied by his wife when they traveled to India on Sunday evening. His son, Rahul Ghosh, who has been a resident of Barrackpore for … Read more