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Michigan protest supports Bangladeshi Hindus, call for immediate action
Michigan Kalibari organized a protest in Hamtramck City Center to support Bangladesh's Hindu community, following the arrest of a prominent Hindu leader.
Protest in Michigan organized by Michigan Kalibari group / Courtesy Photo
The Michigan Kalibari group organized a demonstration at Hamtramck City Center, Michigan, on Dec. 8 to support the Hindu community in Bangladesh. The protest was in response to the arrest of a prominent Bangladeshi Hindu leader who had been leading rallies demanding security for Hindus in Bangladesh.
The demonstration aimed to urge the US President to advocate for justice and protection for Hindus in Bangladesh. Holding American and Bangladeshi flags, demonstrators highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by the Hindu minority in Bangladesh.
Chinmoy Krishna Das, a Hindu monk in Bangladesh, was charged with sedition in late November. The monk was accused of disrespecting Bangladesh's national flag during a large rally in Chattogram and has been denied bail.
The protestors cited this case as part of a broader pattern of persecution. The protestors emphasized that minority communities worldwide face challenges, but the issues in Bangladesh are particularly severe due to insufficient measures to protect these groups.
The protestors also claim that the media outlets in Bangladesh are under pressure from the majority population to avoid covering stories about the mistreatment of minorities, especially Hindus.
Similar protests were held in Chicago and Canada. On Dec. 9, Indian Americans gathered outside the White House in Washington, D.C., to protest attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh. The protest was part of the "March Against Genocide of Hindus in Bangladesh" campaign, coinciding with the International Day of Commemoration for Genocide Victims.
It was organized by StopHinduGenocide.org, Bangladeshi diaspora groups, and HinduACTion, with a dedicated website documenting alleged crimes.
While on Dec. 11, Canadian Hindus held a protest outside the Bangladeshi Consulate in Toronto, led by Canadian Hindu Volunteers. They condemned reports of violence, discrimination, and the destruction of Hindu sites, describing the situation as a "genocide" under Muhammad Yunus's leadership. Details of the protest were shared on social media.
US pushes for India-Bangladesh dispute resolution
The United States has urged India and Bangladesh to resolve their differences through peaceful means. Addressing a question about concerns over a violent attack on a Bangladeshi diplomatic mission in India and rising aggressive rhetoric, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller reiterated the US stance during a press briefing on Dec.10.
"We want to see all parties resolve their disagreements peacefully," Miller said, emphasizing the importance of diplomacy and dialogue.
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