Bangladesh Hindus Demand Protection Amid Rising Attacks

Minority groups in Bangladesh rally against violence and call for government action as tensions escalate following political upheaval.

Hindus, making up about 8% of Bangladesh's population, report over 2,000 attacks since August when Sheikh Hasina's government was ousted.
Interim leader Muhammad Yunus, a Nobel laureate, claims the reported numbers of attacks are exaggerated.
Protesters demand the withdrawal of sedition charges against Hindu leaders accused of disrespecting the national flag.
Minority groups are pressing for legal protections, a dedicated ministry, and a tribunal to address minority rights violations.
International figures, including Indian PM Narendra Modi and US politicians, have expressed concern over the violence in Bangladesh.