Bangladesh News: Chinmoy Krishna Prabhu, a Hindu monk arrested on sedition charges in Bangladesh, suffered a significant setback on Tuesday after lawyers refused to represent him during a bail hearing, escalating tensions in his ongoing legal battle. Sources revealed that the Chattogram court, where the hearing was scheduled, postponed the case until January 2 after members of the local Bar Association barred legal professionals from appearing on behalf of the monk.Das, a former member of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), was arrested on November 25 at Dhakas Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. His arrest followed charges of sedition, and a magistrates court in Chattogram had denied him bail, ordering him into police custody.Advocate Supporting Das Attacked Amid Rising TensionsSources stated that Advocate Rabindra Ghosh, who traveled approximately 250 kilometers from Dhaka to represent Chinmoy Krishna Prabhu, was denied entry to the court by local authorities. The situation has raised questions about the fairness of the proceedings and the growing tension surrounding the case.In a separate development that further fueled the controversy, Advocate Ramen Roy, who defended Chinmoy Krishna Prabhu, was reportedly attacked by a group of assailants in Bangladesh. The advocate, who is in critical condition, was allegedly targeted by Islamists after his involvement in the monks case.ISKCON Kolkata spokesperson Radharamn Das shared the alarming news on social media, urging followers to pray for Roys recovery. His only fault was defending Chinmoy Krishna Prabhu in court, Das posted, adding that Roys home had been ransacked before the brutal attack. Images of Roy, who is currently fighting for his life in an ICU, were also shared, intensifying concerns about the safety of those defending religious minorities in Bangladesh.Increasing Hostility Toward Hindus in Bangladesh Amid Political CrisisThis alarming series of events is part of a broader pattern of rising hostility toward Hindus in Bangladesh. Reports indicate that in the wake of the political crisis and protests that ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August, anti-Hindu violence has surged. Over 200 attacks against the Hindu minority—approximately 8% of the countrys 170 million population—have been documented.On November 23, a West Bengal tourist, Sayan Ghosh, was attacked in Bangladesh, suffering severe injuries after being denied hospital treatment. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has raised concerns with the Bangladesh government, calling for greater protection of religious minorities in the country. This escalating violence and the legal struggles of Hindu figures like Chinmoy Krishna Prabhu have sparked international calls for action to safeguard the rights of Bangladeshs Hindu community.
