Dhaka, December 12: Bangladesh human rights lawyer Ramen Roy is scheduled to seek bail again today for Hindu spiritual leader Chinmoy Krishna Das, who was arrested on sedition charges in November. Das, a prominent ISKCON devotee, was detained after a local politician accused him of disrespecting the national flag during a Hindu rally. The arrest has sparked significant controversy, particularly amid allegations of mistreatment of Das’s legal counsel. Ramen Roy, who represented Das, was brutally attacked during the legal proceedings and is currently in critical condition at a hospital.
The court hearing for Das’s bail had been postponed earlier in December, reportedly due to the absence of his lawyer, and it is now rescheduled for January 2. The delay has heightened concerns about the safety of legal representatives, as several lawyers from the minority community have been detained following the incident. Rights activists and international bodies have raised alarm over the treatment of those defending Das and the increasing challenges faced by lawyers in politically sensitive cases.
This case has drawn widespread condemnation from international and Indian authorities, who have called for the immediate release of Chinmoy Krishna Das, citing concerns over religious freedoms and the safety of legal practitioners. The situation continues to garner attention globally as calls for justice and the protection of minority rights grow louder.
