The Bangladesh High Court has denied bail to Brahmachari Chinmoy Krishna Das, a Hindu monk and spokesperson for the Bangladesh Sammilita Sanatani Jagran Jote, who is currently on trial for the murder of lawyer Saiful Islam Alif in Chattogram. Das has been in custody since November 25, 2024, after being arrested at Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on sedition charges. His trial is ongoing, with witness testimonies being recorded, prompting the court to reject his bail petition. Following his arrest, protests erupted across the country, some turning violent, resulting in the death of prosecutor Alif. Das, along with 38 others, has been charged in connection with Alif's death, with 23 individuals, including Das, currently in custody. His lawyer has argued for bail, citing health issues and the length of his incarceration. The High Court had previously granted bail in a sedition case but that order was later stayed by the Supreme Court. The situation has drawn attention from India, which has expressed concern over the implications for the Hindu community in Bangladesh, which makes up about eight percent of the country's 170 million population.