Bangladesh court denies bail to Hindu monk charged with sedition, sparking protests and violence.

A Bangladesh court denied bail to Chinmoy Krishna Das, a Hindu monk and former ISKCON leader, who was arrested on sedition charges for allegedly raising a saffron flag above the national flag during a protest. His arrest sparked protests and a violent clash that led to a lawyer's death. Rights groups claim the charges are an attempt to silence the Hindu minority, and the case has drawn international attention. Das's lawyer plans to appeal to the High Court.

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