Bangladesh court keeps bail petition, refuses to advance hearing of arrested Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das

A Chittagong court recorded a bail petition for Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das, accused of sedition, but didn't grant an early hearing. His lawyer, Rabindra Ghosh, expressed disappointment, alleging a conspiracy, and is considering appealing to the High Court. Das's previous bail plea was rejected, and clashes following his arrest resulted in a lawyer's death.