Bangladesh HC to hear Chinmoy Das bail plea on April 23

DHAKA: Bangladesh high court will hear a bail petition of Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a former Iskcon monk and spokesperson of Bangladesh Sammilita Sanatan Jagran Jote, in a sedition case on April 23, - after the court's vacation and Eid holidays.

On Feb 4, HC had asked govt to explain why Das should not be granted bail in the sedition case, rejecting his initial bail application. On March 19, the matter was presented for hearing before the court, and the date of hearing was set.

The case against Chinmoy dates back to an Oct 25 incident, when a large gathering of the Sanatani community was held in Chittagong under him. A case was filed against 19 people, including Chinmoy, accusing them of insulting the national flag.