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Bangladesh Court Expands Charges Against Hindu Leader Chinmoy Krishna Das

Chinmoy Krishna Das, already detained on sedition and murder charges, faces new arrest orders in four additional cases, fueling tensions over judicial impartiality and minority rights.

Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das had been previously detained in relation to a murder case in Bangladesh
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Overview

  • On May 6, 2025, a Chattogram court ordered Chinmoy Krishna Das's arrest in four new cases, including obstruction of police duties and attacks on lawyers.
  • Das remains in custody despite a prior High Court bail grant in the sedition case, which was stayed by the Supreme Court on April 30.
  • The Hindu leader was earlier shown arrested on May 5 in connection with the November 2024 murder of lawyer Saiful Islam Alif during protests tied to his detention.
  • Das's arrest and expanded charges have intensified debates over political influence on the judiciary and the treatment of Bangladesh’s Hindu minority under the interim government.
  • India has raised concerns about the safety of Hindus in Bangladesh, with recent diplomatic protests highlighting alleged systemic persecution.