India, April 17 -- Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das was granted bail in one case on Thursday, but he remains in custody as multiple other cases against him are still pending in Bangladesh, according to media reports.

The bail order was issued by Chittagong Judicial Magistrate Shakhawat Hossain following a hearing, court officials told the Dhaka Tribune.

According to court sources, the case was filed in 2023 by BNP leader and former minister Mir Mohammad Nasir Uddin.

The complaint accuses Das and five others of land grabbing, intimidation, and assault in the Mekhla area of Hathazari upazila.

Das is currently facing multiple charges, including his alleged involvement in the murder of lawyer Saiful Islam Alif.

The incident occurred on Nov...