Priests

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

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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

Setback in Bangladesh: Hindu Priest’s Bail Hearing Delayed Amid Absence of Legal Representation

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Dhaka, Bangladesh – In a recent development, the bail hearing for Chinmoy Krishna Das, a Hindu priest, was postponed due to the absence of any legal representation willing to defend him. The circumstances surrounding the lack of legal aid for Das have highlighted concerns related to religious minorities’ representation in the legal system of Bangladesh. Das, involved in a case yet to be detailed in public records, has been waiting for an opportunity to seek bail and contest the charges laid against him. The reasons behind the absence of legal representation during his scheduled hearing … Read more