Washington, January 11 – Alarming reports of escalating violence against Hindus in Bangladesh have prompted a desperate plea from global Hindu diaspora groups to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In a heartfelt letter addressed directly to the Indian leader and his advisors, these communities are demanding immediate intervention to halt the wave of lynchings, mob attacks, and unchecked brutality targeting the minority Hindu population.
The letter highlights the tragic lynching and burning alive of young Bangladeshi Hindu Dipu Chandra Das, alongside a string of similar horrors that have intensified since August 2024. ‘We make this appeal with profound grief and urgency,’ the groups stated, pointing to fabricated blasphemy charges fueling mob violence – a recurring nightmare in the region.
From mid-December 2024, terror has gripped Hindu communities, with references to past atrocities like the 2024 killing of festival organizer Mondal. Historical betrayals loom large in the missive, including the failed 1950 Liaquat-Nehru Pact meant to safeguard minorities and the forced repatriation of Hindu refugees after Bangladesh’s 1971 Liberation War.
Describing the situation as a ‘genocide’ of Hindus, the diaspora accuses Bangladeshi media of silence on human rights abuses since August 2024, exacerbated by disinformation campaigns. The arbitrary detention of ISKCON leader Chinmoy Krishna Das since November 25, 2024, despite repeated bail denials, is cited as emblematic of state complicity.
Statistics paint a grim picture: over 2,442 attacks on minorities between August 2024 and June 2025, predominantly against Hindus, including dozens of murders. In August and November 2024 alone, 82 lives were lost to lynchings, shootings, rapes, temple desecrations, and arson. Recent weeks have seen 11 more Hindus killed in 35 days, per Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council data.
The groups implore India to publicly condemn the attacks, establish humanitarian corridors, refugee camps, and UN-monitored safe zones. They call for raising the issue at the United Nations and imposing diplomatic and economic pressure on extremist groups. Without safe passage, thousands of Bangladeshi Hindus remain trapped.
In a bold move, the diaspora announces silent protests across major U.S. cities on January 31, aiming to spotlight the crisis and send a clear message: this violence cannot be ignored. As tensions simmer, the world watches whether New Delhi will step up to protect a vulnerable community on India’s doorstep.
