Bangladesh court again rejects bail for Hindu leader who led rallies

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. Krishna Das Prabhu faces charges of sedition after he led huge rallies in the southeastern city of Chattogram. Hindu groups say there have been thousands of attacks against Hindus since early August when the secular government of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was overthrown. Prabhu didn't appear at the hearing on Thursday. A public prosecutor said that the judge rejected the bail plea. Security was tight with police and soldiers guarding the court.