A Bangladesh court denied bail to Iskcon priest Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, who is accused of disrespecting the national flag. Das advocates for minority rights and was arrested after a sedition case was filed against him. His arrest prompted significant outrage and calls for his release, with his legal team anticipating further legal battles.
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