Bangladeshi Court Rejects Bail for Hindu Leader Facing Sedition Charges

Krishna Das Prabhu's detention highlights rising tensions over minority rights following political upheaval in Bangladesh.

Krishna Das Prabhu, a Hindu leader and activist, was denied bail by a Chattogram court for the second time since his November 2024 arrest on sedition charges.
Prabhu's arrest followed allegations of disrespecting the Bangladeshi flag during rallies advocating for better protection of minority groups in the Muslim-majority nation.
The case has drawn national and international attention, with Hindu groups accusing the interim government of neglecting violence against minorities since the fall of Sheikh Hasina's administration in August 2024.
Protests tied to Prabhu's detention have turned violent, including a clash in November that resulted in the death of a Muslim lawyer, intensifying security concerns around court proceedings.
The interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, has faced criticism for its handling of minority rights, while Prabhu's legal team plans to appeal the latest court decision.