Bangladesh Court Rejects Plea to Expedite Bail Hearing for Hindu Priest Chinmoy Krishna Das

The court cited a lack of proper legal authorization from the accused as the reason for delaying the hearing to January 2, 2025.

Chinmoy Krishna Das, a former ISKCON priest and spokesperson for a Hindu organization, was arrested on November 25 on sedition charges for allegedly disrespecting Bangladesh's national flag.
A Bangladesh court rejected an application to advance his bail hearing, citing the absence of a valid power of attorney from Das to the representing lawyer.
Das's arrest has led to protests by his followers, some of which turned violent, resulting in the death of a lawyer in Chittagong.
The Indian government has expressed concerns over the treatment of minorities in Bangladesh and has called for a fair and transparent trial process.
The next bail hearing for Chinmoy Krishna Das is scheduled for January 2, 2025, as his legal team works to address procedural issues.