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Hindu Americans to call for action in Bangladesh in White House rally
Rally organizers warn that extremist networks in Bangladesh share ideological ties with groups such as Hamas, Hezbollah, ISIS, and Lashkar-e-Taiba, posing a broader security threat.
Stop Hindu Genocide rally / Image- stophindugenocide.org
Hindu Americans and human rights organizations will hold a peaceful rally near the White House on Feb. 13, calling on U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take decisive action against the persecution of religious minorities in Bangladesh.
The demonstration, set for 12 p.m. (local time) at 17th St & Pennsylvania Ave, will include a march to Freedom Plaza.
The rally seeks to highlight increasing violence against Hindus, Christians, and Buddhists in Bangladesh, reportedly carried out by extremist groups such as Jamaat-e-Islami.
Organizers are urging the U.S. and India to apply diplomatic pressure on the Bangladeshi government to curb human rights violations and ensure the protection of minority communities.
Calls for urgent intervention
Organizers say the rally will also draw attention to recent reports that USAID was involved in facilitating political changes in Bangladesh under the previous U.S. administration, which they argue has worsened conditions for religious minorities. They cite over 2,000 documented attacks against Hindus and other vulnerable groups in the country.
Key demands include the release of Mahatma Chinmoy Das, a detained minority rights advocate, and the establishment of an international safe zone in Bangladesh to prevent targeted violence. Participants are also calling for official recognition of the 1971 Bangladesh genocide and accountability for ongoing crimes against minorities.
Preventing extremist influence
Rally organizers warn that extremist networks in Bangladesh share ideological ties with groups such as Hamas, Hezbollah, ISIS, and Lashkar-e-Taiba, posing a broader security threat.
"President Trump’s strong actions against Hamas have restored confidence in American leadership. We now urge him to take a firm stance against Jamaat-e-Islami and its terror network in Bangladesh," said Surjit Chaudhary, one of the event’s organizers.
“The situation in Bangladesh is not just a human rights issue—it is a direct security threat to the U.S. and the world. If ignored, Bangladesh risks becoming a new breeding ground for extremism,” said Pankaj Mehta, a human rights activist co-organizing the rally.
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