Bangladesh monk pleads not guilty at start of high-profile murder trial
Summary
Bangladesh begins trial of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das over a lawyer's murder amid religious tensions following political upheaval.
Key Points
- Bangladesh opened the trial of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das over the 2024 murder of lawyer Saiful Islam Alif.
- Das pleaded not guilty and was taken back to detention under heavy security.
- The case highlights religious strife and communal tensions in Muslim-majority Bangladesh.
- The trial occurs amid political instability following the ouster of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and ahead of upcoming elections.
