Overview

• Chinmoy Krishna Das, a prominent Hindu minority leader, was arrested on November 25, 2024, for allegedly disrespecting Bangladesh's national flag during an October rally in Chattogram.
• The High Court granted Das bail on April 30, 2025, citing his prolonged detention and health concerns, but the Supreme Court stayed the order within hours following an appeal by state counsel.
• Das's arrest and detention have drawn widespread protests and criticism from civil society, human rights groups, and the Hindu community both in Bangladesh and internationally.
• The case highlights escalating violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, with reports of over 200 temple attacks and increased communal tensions since the interim government took power in August 2024.
• India has expressed concerns over the safety of minorities in Bangladesh, further straining diplomatic relations between the two countries.