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Chicago vigil highlights global outcry over attacks on minorities in Bangladesh
Bangladeshi minorities, including Hindus, have faced increased attacks following the change in government in 2024.
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Avatans Kumar - Sun, 01, Feb 2026
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A dozen or so activists gathered at the National India Hub, Schaumburg, Illinois, to participate in a worldwide vigil to voice their solidarity with the persecuted Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh.
Bangladeshi minorities, including Hindus, have come under attack under the Nobel laureate Yunus-led government that came to power after the overthrow of the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasin-led government in 2024.
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Sheikh Hasina was deposed following nationwide protests and unrest in Aug. 2024. The Hasina government had retained power after a victory in the national election held in Jan. 2024. Hasina now lives in India in exile.
Many speakers spoke at the gathering, prominent among them Vandana Jhingan, Amar Upadhyaya, Hemant Patel, and Dr. Richard Benkin. Benkin is a rights activist known for his work for Bangladeshi Hindus.
"Studies by the Pew Research Center show radicalization trends that worsen the situation. But responsibility also lies with the rest of us—Hindus and non-Hindus alike—because we have failed to respond forcefully," Benkin said.
A coalition of human rights groups, including several Hindu advocacy groups, such as the Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) and HinduPact, had organized this event to raise awareness for the plight of Bangladeshi minorities who have increasingly come under attack by the Islamist elements.
Similar events were also organized across the nation, including in Boston, Houston, Los Angeles, etc., and have a congressional hearing scheduled at the Capitol on Feb. 8.
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