Washington, D.C.— Hindu diaspora groups have urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his advisers to take immediate action over escalating violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, citing killings, mob attacks, and alleged state inaction. In a strongly worded letter addressed to PM Modi with
the Global Hindu Diaspora warned that violence has accelerated sharply since August 2025, with the situation becoming increasingly dire since mid-December 2025.
Key Facts
• More than 2,442 attacks on minorities, mostly Hindus, were reported between August 2024 and June 2025, with 82 people killed between August and November 2024 alone, alongside reports of rapes, temple desecrations, and mob burnings.
• The situation has worsened further in recent weeks, with 11 Hindus killed in the past 35 days in incidents described as lynchings, shootings, and coordinated mob attacks, according to figures from the Bangladesh Hindu, Buddhist, Christian Unity Council.
• The Global Hindu Diaspora has announced plans for a nationwide silent protest across major U.S. cities on Saturday, January 31, 2026, to raise awareness and send a clear message that the violence "cannot be ignored."
The crisis came to a head following the reported lynching and burning alive of Dipu Chandra Das, a young Bangladeshi Hindu. This incident symbolized a wider pattern of brutality and fear gripping minority communities across Bangladesh.
The Global Hindu Diaspora described the current situation as a "massacre of Hindus,
virtually disappeared" since August 2024. This media silence, the group alleged, has been further deepened by disinformation campaigns aimed at marginalizing Hindus and other minorities.
The letter specifically cited the case of Chinmoy Krishna Das, identified as a senior ISKCON monk, who has remained behind bars since November 25, 2024, on what the diaspora group called "fabricated charges. " He has been repeatedly denied bail despite the lack of credible evidence.
The Global Hindu Diaspora accused the Yunus administration of refusing to acknowledge the communal nature of the violence. This denial, the group warned, sends a dangerous signal that mobs may act with impunity, emboldening extremist elements.
The letter portrayed the plight of Hindus in Bangladesh as one of repeated historical betrayal, invoking the Liaquat-Nehru Pact of 1950, which promised minority protections but failed to deliver them in practice. It also referenced the aftermath of the 1971 Liberation War, when many Hindu refugees who fled to India were later compelled to return to Bangladesh.
The Global Hindu Diaspora urged India to break its silence and publicly condemn the violence, calling for humanitarian corridors, refugee camps, and UN-monitored safe zones. It also pressed New Delhi to raise the issue at the United Nations and apply diplomatic and economic pressure on extremist elements.
While acknowledging the Citizenship Amendment Act as "a step forward," the letter said it remains inadequate under present conditions. The group argued that many Bangladeshi Hindus cannot reach India safely without protected corridors and humanitarian assistance.
the Global Hindu Diaspora stated in their letter to PM Modi, emphasizing the urgency and severity of the crisis.
The Indian government, however, is yet to take any concrete decision on the matter. But the diaspora's appeal and planned silent protest represent a significant mobilization effort to bring international attention to the plight of Bangladesh's Hindu minority and pressure New Delhi to take diplomatic action.
Do You Know?
According to the Bangladesh Hindu, Buddhist, Christian Unity Council, the violence against minorities has followed a distinct pattern, with incidents often triggered by allegedly fabricated blasphemy accusations on social media, demonstrating how false narratives are being weaponized to incite mob violence.
Key Terms
• Diaspora: Indians and people of Indian origin living outside India, maintaining cultural and religious connections to their homeland.
• Communal Violence: Attacks or conflicts between different religious or ethnic communities, often driven by religious tensions or extremist ideologies.
• ISKCON: International Society for Krishna Consciousness, a Hindu religious organization whose members are targeted for persecution in Bangladesh.
• Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA): Indian legislation enacted in 2019 allowing fast-track citizenship for religious minorities fleeing persecution from neighboring countries, including Bangladesh.
• Blasphemy Accusations: False or exaggerated claims that someone has insulted Islam or religious beliefs, commonly used as pretexts for mob violence against minorities.
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