Bangladeshi Hindus have held a peaceful protest in front of the White House to urge outgoing US President Barack Obama to help protect and bring an end to the “persecution” of religious minorities in the Muslim-majority country.
“We believe you are a person of great sensitivity and resolve, and would find the situation in Bangladesh with respect to the minority communities deplorable. We would like to request you, if it is possible, to convey our anxiety regarding Bangladesh to the next administration,” said a memorandum submitted by protesters to Obama.
Organised by Hindu Buddhist Christians Unity Council, USA protesters conveyed deep concern regarding the allegedly passive role of Bangladesh Government in coming to rescue of the affected or in taking legal measures against the perpetrators.