Archive · 3 Aug 2026
Bangladesh Court Grants Bail to Hindu Monk in Two Cases
A Hindu monk named Chinmoy Krishna Das was arrested in Bangladesh for allegedly disrespecting the flag.
The High Court gave him bail in two of the four cases against him, but he still has four more cases that could keep him in jail.
The bail means he can be released if the court allows it, but it does not guarantee he will leave prison right away.
India was worried about his safety and asked Bangladesh to protect Hindus and other minorities.
Bangladesh High Court granted bail to Chinmoy Krishna Das in two of four cases.
The bail cases involve charges of attempted murder, vandalism, and obstruction of government duties.
Bail does not guarantee immediate release because four other cases, including treason and murder, remain pending.
Das was arrested in November 2024 on sedition charges for allegedly disrespecting the national flag, sparking protests.
India expressed deep concern over the arrest and urged Bangladesh to protect Hindus and minorities.
- Who
- Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das
- What
- Granted bail in two of four cases by the Bangladesh High Court
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Why
- He was arrested on sedition charges for allegedly disrespecting the national flag
- Bail Granted In
- Two cases
- Total Cases Filed
- Four
- Charges in Bail Cases
- Attempted murder, vandalism, obstruction of government duties
- Pending Cases
- Four, including treason and murder
- Arrest Date
- November 2024
- Country
- Bangladesh
