125+ Hindu Groups Call for Action Over Bangladesh Violence

February 10, 2026

More than 125 organizations and individuals from 15 countries have come together in a global appeal calling for urgent international action to address escalating atrocities against minorities in Bangladesh especially the Hindu community. The coordinated letter has been sent to global powers and institutions, including the United Nations, the United States, the European Union and India, urging them to intervene and ensure minority safety.

 What the Letter Says

The appeal, organized by the Hindus Advancing Human Rights Initiative (HAHRI) under HinduPACT, describes a sustained pattern of violence, intimidation and forced displacement against Hindus in Bangladesh, which signatories say goes beyond isolated incidents to a broader human rights crisis.

According to the coalition, attacks include killings, mob violence, temple desecration, looting of homes, and exploitation of blasphemy allegations to incite violence. One widely cited case is the public lynching of Dipu Chandra Das in December 2025, which drew global attention and highlighted what activists describe as a breakdown of law and order.

 Data Highlighted by the Alliance

The appeal cites figures suggesting that thousands of attacks on minority communities have taken place since August 2024, including violence against Hindus, resulting in displacement and fear across communities. Activists argue that these attacks, often underpinned by impunity, have contributed to a sharp decline in the Hindu population share in Bangladesh over decades from around 22 % in 1951 to less than 7 % today a trend the alliance describes as ethnic and religious cleansing.

Calls for Concrete International Measures

The coalition is urging:

• United Nations bodies to publicly condemn the abuses and launch independent inquiries.

• The United States and European Union to consider punitive measures like trade penalties or fact‑finding missions.

• Greater refugee protection for those fleeing persecution.

Signatories emphasise that symbolic statements are insufficient and that enforcement‑oriented action is needed to protect vulnerable minorities and uphold human rights standards.

 Rising Violence Amid Political Unrest

The appeal comes as Bangladesh approaches its national elections, with reports from human rights groups describing a spike in communal violence and intimidation of minorities. Critics have accused the interim government of inadequate protection and failure to hold perpetrators accountable, fuelling concerns about democratic stability and minority rights.

 Broader Global Reaction

The issue has attracted wider international concern. Protests and vigils have been held globally including calls by Indian‑American community groups urging governments not to overlook the plight of minorities and to act decisively.