# Bangladesh court grants bail to Hindu leader, but release still distant 2026-08-08T15:45:48+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Bangladesh's High Court on Sunday granted bail to jailed Hindu rights leader Chinmoy Krishna Das in two cases involving charges of attempted murder, vandalism and obstructing officials. His lawyer confirmed the decision but said it would not ensure his immediate release as four other cases, including treason and murder, remain pending against him. Das, a Hindu monk, was arrested in November 2024 on sedition charges for allegedly disrespecting the national flag, sparking protests and communal tensions. India expressed deep concern over the arrest at a time when relations between the two countries had turned frosty after the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August 2024. The murder case stems from the killing of a government prosecutor during protests against Das's arrest. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: Bail, Bangladesh, Chinmoy Krishna Das, Hindu rights, India-Bangladesh relations Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/bangladesh-court-grants-bail-to-hindu-leader-but-release-still-distant/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/bangladesh-court-grants-bail-to-hindu-leader-but-release-still-distant/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.