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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Julhas Alam

Bangladesh court defers Hindu leader's bail hearing as tensions with India spike

India Bangladesh Protest - (Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

A court in southeastern Bangladesh on Tuesday rescheduled a bail hearing for a jailed prominent Hindu leader who led large rallies in the Muslim-majority country demanding better security for minority groups.

It comes as tensions spiked following reports of the desecration of the Indian flag across Bangladesh, with some burning it and others laying it on the floor for people to step on.

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