Hindus in Australia Demand Protection of Minorities in Bangladesh

Melbourne/Hyderabad/Internet, Aug 17 (Maxim News): The Hindu community held rallies across Australia on Saturday, calling for global awareness and action against ongoing attacks on Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh.

Click Here To Join Us On WhatsApp

The rallies took place in several cities, including Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane, and saw participation from people of all ages, from children to the elderly. In Melbourne, a large group of Hindus gathered at Treasury Gardens, near the Victorian Parliament House, to raise their voices against the persecution of Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh, according to a statement by ‘Hindus of Australia‘ on X.

Despite the unfavorable weather, the spirit of the Hindu community in Melbourne remained unshaken, everyone showed solidarity with Bangladeshi Hindus‘ a powerful display of unity and resilience, informed ‘Hindus of Australia’ on X.

Click Here To Join Us On WhatsApp

Similarly, a rally in Sydney emphasized these sentiments, while an earlier rally in Brisbane on Friday highlighted the dangers faced by the Hindu community in Bangladesh. ‘Hindus of Australia’ on X, appreciated the bravery of those attending the rally despite the potential risks their families might face back home due to their absence.

The Bangladesh Hindu-Buddhist-Christian Oikya Parishad had sent an ‘open letter’ to the Chief Adviser of the interim government of Bangladesh Muhammad Yunus, expressing ‘profound sorrow and concern’ over a particular group’s “unprecedented violence” against the minorities.

Click Here To Join Us On WhatsApp

The letter mentioned that the communal violence, which began immediately after former Prime Minster Sheikh Hasina left Dhaka, has caused “widespread fear, anxiety and uncertainty” among the Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh. “

“According to organizational details and media reports, thousands of Hindu families have become destitute while many temples have been attacked and burned.  Numerous women have faced assaults, and there have been murders in several places.  Other minorities have also suffered during this period, it said. 

Similarly, the Bangladesh Hindu Jagran Mancha has also organized processions and rallies to protest against the recent vandalism, arson, looting, and attacks on the Hindu community across the country.  (Maxim News) 

---

More Stories :

Now you can get the latest stories from Indtoday on Telegram every day. Click the link to subscribe.  Click to follow Indtoday’s Facebook page, Twitter and Instagram. For all the latest Hyderabad News update