A court in southeastern Bangladesh has rejected a plea for bail by a jailed Hindu leader who led large rallies in the Muslim-majority country demanding better security for minority groups

The ministry of external affairs emphasized the need for a fair trial for Hindus, including Iskcon priest Chinmoy Krishna Das, who were arrested in Bangladesh. Das's bail request was denied by a Chittagong court following charges of sedition related to a flag incident at Laldighi Maidan.

India on Friday urged Bangladeshi authorities to ensure a fair trial for jailed Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari. He was arrested by Dhaka Police on November 25 in connection with a sedition case.