Krishnamoorthi Requests Briefing on Rise in Harassment and Violence Against Hindus and Other Religious Minorities in Bangladesh

In the letter, Congressman Krishnamoorthi writes, "As you are aware, Bangladesh's Hindu community has historically faced challenges, but recent incidents following the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have heightened concerns about their safety. The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council recently reported over 2,000 incidents of communal violence targeting minorities, mostly Hindus, across the country from August 4 to August 20, 2024. This included nine deaths of people belonging to minority groups, rapes, and attacks on 69 places of worship, which were vandalized or set on fire."

Congressman Krishnamoorthi requests a briefing on the matter by October 31, 2024 to better understand the State Department's efforts to promote security and safety of religious minorities in Bangladesh.

The full letter can be viewed here.