LOS ANGELES: Thousands of Hindus across twenty five pan-american cities demonstrated against the targeted killings of Hindus in Bangladesh in a nationwide humanitarian rally held on Saturday, January 31st, 2026.
A major gathering in Artesia, Southern California drew two hundred plus Hindus and multifaith communities. The aim of the rally was to raise awareness about the ongoing and escalating violence against Hindu, Buddhist and Christian minorities in Bangladesh. In 1947, Bangladesh had nearly 34% Hindus—today, they account for under 7% (2021 census).
“Innocent Hindus are being brutally attacked solely for their religious identity. This is not an isolated incident or a chapter of the past—this is a systematic Genocide of Hindus that must be recognized by the world community. Of note, the Bangladeshi Hindu American attendees at the rally said they are very fearful about the survival of Hindus attributed to the ongoing genocide in Bangladesh. Importantly, the complacency of the Bangladesh Government is concerning as it can’t effectively address the safety of Hindus and other minorities,” said Geeta Sikand, a lead coordinator of the Los Angeles rally and a key coordinator of the national steering committee of the ‘Global Coalition for the Protection of Hindus in Bangladesh.
“There is much more that must be done to stop religious persecution, but raising our collective voices is the first—and most immediate—step to recognize this ongoing genocide of Hindus in Bangladesh. In the past 24 years alone, the world has witnessed over 48,500 terrorist attacks driven by religious hatred. What we are seeing is an ideological war, where extremist religious ideologies fuel violence, persecution, and systematic brutality. The world must confront the root cause of these atrocities and act decisively before it is too late. The root cause is clear: violent extremist religious ideology,” said Arun Dutt, a lead coordinator of the Los Angeles rally.
“Silence and passiveness only enable genocides. Hindu passiveness in the face of their own genocide should be a matter of grave concern, a dangerous illusion. Hindus must recognize and respond to the existential threats facing their community with urgency and unity,” said Dr. Surendra Sharma, a key coordinator of the rally in Los Angeles.
The rally initiative ‘Global Coalition for the Protection of Hindus in Bangladesh’ reflected unity across communities, faiths, and regions—peaceful voices coming together for justice and humanity. This nationwide multi faith initiative spanned simultaneously across twenty-five cities in the United States, uniting people of all faiths, backgrounds, and communities in a shared call for peace, protection, and accountability. The rally was strictly peaceful, lawful, and non-political, grounded in universal human rights and humanitarian values.
Participating cities are:
- West / Southwest: Albuquerque, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Denver, Seattle, San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, San Diego
- East Coast / Northeast: New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Connecticut, Washington DC, Princeton, New Jersey
- Southeast: Atlanta, Charlotte, Tampa
- Midwest: Detroit, Chicago, Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland, Minneapolis, Dallas, Austin, Houston
How Can You Help
- Contact your elected Senate and House Representatives to:
- Highlight the cases of violence against minorities, especially Hindus, in Bangladesh. Cite the cases of victims such as Dipu Chandra Das in your call, email or letters.
- Request that your representative either support or call for congressional hearings on the violence against minorities in Bangladesh
- Raise awareness responsibly through social media and community forums, citing bona fide and verifiable sources
- Consider donating or volunteer for relief to the minorities in Bangladesh via Sewa USA https://sewausa.org/SupportVictimsHindusUnderAttackinBangladesh
Further information on the rapidly deteriorating situation in Bangladesh can be found here:
Bangladesh Hindu, Buddhist, Christian Unity Council – https://www.bhbcop.org/
Bangladesh Minority Watch – https://www.bdmw.org/
