Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- The High Court has rejected the bail prayer of Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, spokesperson for Bangladesh Sammilit Sanatan Jagran Jote and former ISKCON leader, in a sedition case.

The court also issued a rule asking the government to explain in two weeks why Chinmoy should not be granted bail in this case on Tuesday.

The bench of Justice Md Atoar Rahman and Justice Md Ali Reza issued the rule after holding hearing on a petition filed by Chinmoy seeking bail in the case.

On October 25 last year, a large gathering of the Sanatani community was held in Chattogram under the leadership of Chinmoy Krishna Das.

A sedition case was filed against 19 people, including Chinmoy, on charge of belittling the national flag on Oct...