The recent surge in violence against Hindus in Bangladesh has sparked global protests, with demonstrations taking place in major cities around the world, including London, Washington DC, Nepal, Australia, India highlighting the international concern over the situation.
Protest outside UK parliament condemns violence
A large crowd gathered outside the Houses of Parliament in London on Saturday to protest the alleged violence against minority Hindus and other groups in Bangladesh following the resignation and departure of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina earlier this week.
Protesters carried Bangladeshi flags and held posters with messages such as “Protect our temples in Bangladesh,” “Hindu lives matter,” and “We want justice.”
They chanted slogans demanding peace and equality amidst the recent surge in violence.
The demonstration included activists from various human rights organizations, members of the Bangladeshi diaspora, and Indian-American Hindu allies standing in solidarity with Bangladesh’s Hindu community.
Unadi, a protester from Bangladesh, expressed concern over the helplessness of Bangladeshi Hindus, saying that the majority population prevents them from speaking out against injustices.
Protest outside White House and in New York calls for justice
In Washington, a large crowd gathered outside the White House to protest against the violence targeting Hindus in Bangladesh. The demonstrators, including members of various human rights organizations, demanded peace and protection for minorities. In Washington DC, protesters traveled from various states including Maryland, Virginia, and New York, carrying American and Bangladeshi flags.
They held signs demanding the protection of Bangladeshi minorities and chanted slogans such as “We want justice” to call for peace amid the recent escalation of violence. The demonstration attracted activists from human rights organizations, members of the Bangladeshi diaspora, and Indian-American Hindu supporters.
Shubho Roy, a Bangladeshi Hindu with family ties in Bangladesh, expressed deep concern over the situation. “We need a permanent solution so that Hindus and other minorities can live with dignity in Bangladesh,” Roy told news agency ANI.
No voice is too small, no act too insignificant. Let us speak for those who can’t make themselves heard, let us stand with some of the most vulnerable people in the world. Today at Fed Square, Melbourne.#AllEyesonBangladesh #AllEyesOnBangladeshiHindus pic.twitter.com/vZFOuCUsJh
— Aparna Mitra (@aparnamitra0) August 10, 2024
#WATCH | The US: A large number of people gathered and protested outside the White House in Washington, DC, on 10th August, against the recent attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh. pic.twitter.com/YihvVS91bl
— ANI (@ANI) August 11, 2024
Hindus in Houston USA, call on the Biden administration to take immediate action to protect minority Hindus in Bangladesh, citing a surge in violence after Sheikh Hasina’s ouster.#BangladeshViolence#HindusUnderAttack#AllEyesOnBangladeshiHindus pic.twitter.com/wNwPXgXbZ7
— Sanatan Prabhat (@SanatanPrabhat) August 12, 2024
अब USA के मिसिगन में बांग्लादेश के हिंदुओ के समर्थन में एकजुट हुआ हिंदू समाज। pic.twitter.com/H8PmBkBDhF
— Sagar Kumar “Sudarshan News” (@KumaarSaagar) August 12, 2024
Australia
In an unprecedented display of solidarity, Melbourne’s Hindu community gathered at Federation Square for a peaceful vigil and protest against the alarming rise in targeted violence towards Bangladeshi Hindus.
“No voice is too small, no act too insignificant. Let us speak for those who can’t make themselves heard, let us stand with some of the most vulnerable people in the world,” wrote Aparna Mitra on X.
The message that was echoed in Melbourne’s Fed Square, where supporters gathered to amplify the call for justice, has rapidly gained momentum, transcending borders to become a global cause.
When Hindus of Australia turned up in large numbers in support of Bangladesh Hindus 🔥
This moment could probably be the turning point in Hindu Unity across the World 🚩 pic.twitter.com/r8bDalgl1d
— Viक़as (@VlKAS_PR0NAM0) August 13, 2024
Hindus in Melbourne, Australia show solidarity with persecuted minority Hindus of Bangladesh who are facing relentless attacks and human rights violations. #SaveBangladeshiHindus pic.twitter.com/2IKI0wXEXG
— Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) August 11, 2024
Young and Old at Times Square, New York in support of Bangladesh Hindus ❤️ pic.twitter.com/0qeD99HNzy
— Viक़as (@VlKAS_PR0NAM0) August 13, 2024
Paris (France)
BREAKING: Expatriate Hindus unite in Paris to protest against the genocide of Hindus in Bangladesh!
📍At the Historic Place de la République, protesters demanded:
✊️ Prompt prosecution & punishment for perpetrators
✊️ Compensation & rehabilitation for victims
✊️… pic.twitter.com/lhXIMY0jNZ
— Sanatan Prabhat (@SanatanPrabhat) August 13, 2024
Protests in India
Karnataka
An agitation was held today at Bengaluru Freedom Park by the Hindu Rashtra Samanvaya Samiti to condemn the atrocities on Hindus of Bangladesh and to protect them.
More than 500 Hindu activists including all Hindu leaders, Hindu JanaJagruti Samiti members were participated. pic.twitter.com/UtFt4xruQa
— 🚩Mohan Gowda🇮🇳 (@MohanGowda_HJS) August 11, 2024
Telangana
Upon the call given by Hindu Aikyavedika in Vikarabad, all business establishments in Vikarabad district headquarters voluntarily closed.
In solidarity with Hindu community in Bangladesh condemning brutal killings in Bangladesh.
Protests started in Telangana…
Upon the call given by Hindu Aikyavedika in Vikarabad, all business establishments in Vikarabad district headquarters voluntarily closed.
In solidarity with Hindu community in Bangladesh condemning brutal killings in #Bangladesh. #HinduUnity pic.twitter.com/ac6HeqsuVO
— Advocate Neelam Bhargava Ram (@nbramllb) August 12, 2024
Uttar Pradesh
This is Muzaffarnagar in support of Hindus in Bangladesh 🔥
Hindu Unity across the world is need of the hour🚩 pic.twitter.com/K3W4O6tnYh
— Viक़as (@VlKAS_PR0NAM0) August 12, 2024
Madhya Pradesh
“Hindu Jan Aakrosh Yatra”, a protest march taken out collectively by several Hindu organisations in Jabalpur against the atrocities being carried out on the minority Hindu community of #Bangladesh
👉Memorandum of appeal submitted to the government demanding… pic.twitter.com/al190DxvYQ
— Sanatan Prabhat (@SanatanPrabhat) August 12, 2024
मध्यप्रदेश के जबलपुर में हिंदू राष्ट्र और बांग्लादेश के हिंदुओ के लिए बड़ा मशाल मार्च निकाला गया।🚩 pic.twitter.com/NqEwhNPNoD
— Sagar Kumar “Sudarshan News” (@KumaarSaagar) August 14, 2024
West Bengal
Hindus take out a massive rally in Siliguri for Bangladesh Hindus 🔥
Looks like a big Saffron revolution all across 🚩 pic.twitter.com/tiv8oCmYGG
— Viक़as (@VlKAS_PR0NAM0) August 13, 2024
Maharashtra
बांग्लादेशके हिन्दुओं पर होनेवाले अत्याचार रोककर उन्हें सुरक्षा प्रदान करने हेतु भारत सरकार तत्काल कृति करे ! – दादर में हिंदू राष्ट्र-जागृति आंदोलन में हिन्दुओं की मांग ✊
📽️ Watch : https://t.co/am0MHnUZoQ
🟠 Sign Petition : https://t.co/aCc2HjcrEJ@PMOIndia @maheshmvasu pic.twitter.com/GSTPkNVvot
— HJS Mumbai (@HJSMumbai) August 11, 2024
Goa
Hindu Rashtra Awakening Movement appeals through demonstrations at Panaji #Goa
The Indian government must take immediate steps to protect Hindus and temples in Bangladesh!#AllEyesOnBangladeshiHindus@HinduJagrutiOrg @PMOIndia @ANI @SudarshanNewsTV @HMOIndia pic.twitter.com/F98RsDKH9J— satyavijay naik (@nsatyavijay1) August 11, 2024