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Agartala: The Global Bengali Hindu Coalition (GBHC), a rights organization based in Toronto, has voiced serious concerns regarding the increasing persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh, calling on the international community to intervene and halt the atrocities faced by minorities in the country.
Representatives Puspita Gupta and Susanta Das Gupta highlighted that religious minorities in Bangladesh have experienced ongoing persecution and insecurity since the nation’s independence. They pointed out a significant demographic decline of Hindus, which has dropped from 22% in 1951 to 7.95% in 2022, with predictions of further decreases by 2046.
Gupta referenced a Dhaka University professor who warned that if the current trend of “exodus” continues, there may be no Hindus left in Bangladesh within 30 years.
During a media interaction in Agartala, GBHC members discussed the deteriorating conditions for minorities, citing alarming rates of violence, displacement, and state-supported communalism. They accused the current government of fostering radical Islamist ideologies that threaten Hindus through systemic discrimination, false accusations, and the destruction of homes and businesses.
The organization also claimed that Hindu women are victims of sexual violence, while government-imposed restrictions have obscured data regarding these incidents.
They cautioned that unchecked Islamic fundamentalism in Bangladesh poses a broader threat to regional and global stability.
To address this crisis, the GBHC has called for the deployment of UN Peacekeeping forces in Bangladesh to protect minorities and establish secure zones for displaced communities. They urged Indian and global leaders to take immediate action to safeguard persecuted minorities and counter extremist ideologies, aiming for a safer and more inclusive future for all.
Additionally, the GBHC has called on the United Nations and the Indian government to implement measures, including the deployment of UN Peacekeeping forces, to uphold human rights and protect Hindus, Buddhists, and other minorities in Bangladesh.
