Bangladesh has sought to pursue deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina's trial in the International Criminal Court even as she faced a trial in a domestic tribunal on charges of crimes against humanity.

Chinmoy Krishna Das was taken into custody earlier this week on sedition charges. He was denied bail by a court, triggering protests by community members in various locations, including the capital Dhaka and the port city of Chattogram.

Deposed Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina condemns the arrest of ISKCON leader Chinmoy Krishna Das on sedition charges, demanding his immediate release and highlighting religious freedom concerns.