Bangladesh High Court Grants Bail to Chinmoy Krishna Das in Two Cases
The court cleared him in two cases, but four other pending cases, including murder and treason allegations, still block his release.
- On Sunday, the Bangladesh High Court granted bail to Hindu rights leader Chinmoy Krishna Das in two cases. A two-judge bench comprising Justice KM Zahid Sarwar and Justice Sheikh Abu Taher issued the order.
- Das was arrested at Dhaka airport on November 25, 2024, after authorities charged him with sedition regarding the national flag. His detention sparked widespread protests and communal tensions across Bangladesh.
- The High Court granted bail in cases involving attempted murder, vandalism, and obstruction of government duties. Das remains in custody because he faces four additional pending cases, including murder and treason charges.
- Despite the bail order, Das will not be released from prison immediately. Prosecution and defence lawyers confirmed that four other pending cases continue to hold him in jail.
- The High Court set August 16 for a hearing on bail applications in the remaining cases. India previously expressed 'deep concern' over the arrest, calling on Dhaka to ensure the safety of Hindus and all minorities.
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Bangladesh's High Court has granted bail to Hindu rights leader Chinmoy Krishna Das in two cases, though he remains in prison due to four other pending charges, including murder and treason. His arrest in November 2024 on sedition charges had sparked protests and communal tensions, drawing concern from India and occurring amidst strained India-Bangladesh relations following the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
The Bangladesh High Court has granted bail to Hindu rights leader Chinmoy Krishna Das in two cases. However, his immediate release will not be possible due to four other pending cases. Das was arrested in November 2024 on charges of treason.
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