Human rights organisations on Monday demanded that the Indian government take urgent diplomatic action against what they described as escalating persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh, while calling for the release of four prominent minority-rights figures currently jailed or barred from receiving medical care.&nbsp;At a press conference held at the Kolkata Press Club, representatives of the Campaign Against Atrocities on Minorities in Bangladesh (CAAMB), the All-India Refugee Front, Secular Mission and Human Rights Beyond Frontiers Foundation presented data documenting hundreds of attacks on religious minorities since the political upheaval of August 2024.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/doomsayers-doomed-india-s-gdp-grows-7-8-in-first-quarter-domestic-economy-gives-boost-amid-global-tensions-1788179210296">‘Doomsayers doomed’: India’s GDP grows 7.8% in first quarter, domestic economy gives boost amid global tensions</a>&nbsp;According to figures released by the groups, 66 members of religious minorities were killed in 2025 alone, alongside dozens of incidents involving vandalism of temples, land seizures and attacks on homes and businesses. In the first half of 2026, organisers said, 44 more minority-community members were killed in 40 separate incidents.&nbsp;The activists — Mohit Ray, Sujit Shikdar, Osman Mallik and Shantanu Singha — singled out the cases of four rights advocates they said were being targeted for their activism: journalist and filmmaker Shahriar Kabir, economist Dr. Abul Barkat, lawyer Rana Dasgupta, and monk Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/islam-superior-to-all-other-religions-says-karnataka-minister-basavaraj-rayareddy-bjp-demands-apology-1788123594820">‘Islam superior to all other religions,’ says Karnataka minister Basavaraj Rayareddy; BJP demands apology</a>&nbsp;Kabir, 76, has been imprisoned since September 2024 and now faces a murder charge before the International Crimes Tribunal despite deteriorating health, the groups said. Barkat, 72, was arrested in July 2025 and, though granted bail this June, still faces multiple pending cases. Dasgupta, 77, who has prostate cancer, has reportedly been unable to appear publicly for nearly two years, cutting him off from treatment. Organisers said he had been "pushed towards death due to the lack of medical treatment."&nbsp;Brahmachari, arrested in November 2024, was implicated in a lawyer's murder in Chattogram despite what organisers say is court evidence placing him in custody at the time. His ailing mother has reportedly appealed directly to Bangladesh's leadership for his release.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pak-based-terrorist-handlers-isi-using-porn-sites-and-encrypted-apps-to-communicate-with-recruits-in-j-k-1788115668072">Pak-based terrorist handlers, ISI using porn sites and encrypted apps to communicate with ‘recruits’ in J&amp;K</a>&nbsp;Rights activist Mohit Ray told reporters that Hindus in Bangladesh are "in danger" and that it is "quite distressing they can't even come to India."&nbsp;The groups called on New Delhi to summon Bangladesh's High Commissioner, issue a formal diplomatic note, and raise the matter with international human rights bodies, warning that inaction would be "humiliating for India" and damage its global standing. Organisers said they would forward their appeal directly to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari arrested in November 2024, was implicated in a lawyer's murder in Chattogram despite what organisers say is court evidence placing him in custody at the time. His ailing mother has reportedly appealed directly to Bangladesh's leadership for his release.

Human rights organisations on Monday demanded that the Indian government take urgent diplomatic action against what they described as escalating persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh, while calling for the release of four prominent minority-rights figures currently jailed or barred from receiving medical care. At a press conference held at the Kolkata Press Club, representatives of the Campaign Against Atrocities on Minorities in Bangladesh (CAAMB), the All-India Refugee Front, Secular Mission and Human Rights Beyond Frontiers Foundation presented data documenting hundreds of attacks on religious minorities since the political upheaval of August 2024. Also Read: ‘Doomsayers doomed’: India’s GDP grows 7.8% in first quarter, domestic economy gives boost amid global tensions According to figures released by the groups, 66 members of religious minorities were killed in 2025 alone, alongside dozens of incidents involving vandalism of temples, land seizures and attacks on homes and businesses. In the first half of 2026, organisers said, 44 more minority-community members were killed in 40 separate incidents. The activists — Mohit Ray, Sujit Shikdar, Osman Mallik and Shantanu Singha — singled out the cases of four rights advocates they said were being targeted for their activism: journalist and filmmaker Shahriar Kabir, economist Dr. Abul Barkat, lawyer Rana Dasgupta, and monk Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari. Also Read: ‘Islam superior to all other religions,’ says Karnataka minister Basavaraj Rayareddy; BJP demands apology Kabir, 76, has been imprisoned since September 2024 and now faces a murder charge before the International Crimes Tribunal despite deteriorating health, the groups said. Barkat, 72, was arrested in July 2025 and, though granted bail this June, still faces multiple pending cases. Dasgupta, 77, who has prostate cancer, has reportedly been unable to appear publicly for nearly two years, cutting him off from treatment. Organisers said he had been "pushed towards death due to the lack of medical treatment." Brahmachari, arrested in November 2024, was implicated in a lawyer's murder in Chattogram despite what organisers say is court evidence placing him in custody at the time. His ailing mother has reportedly appealed directly to Bangladesh's leadership for his release. Also Read: Pak-based terrorist handlers, ISI using porn sites and encrypted apps to communicate with ‘recruits’ in J&K Rights activist Mohit Ray told reporters that Hindus in Bangladesh are "in danger" and that it is "quite distressing they can't even come to India." The groups called on New Delhi to summon Bangladesh's High Commissioner, issue a formal diplomatic note, and raise the matter with international human rights bodies, warning that inaction would be "humiliating for India" and damage its global standing. Organisers said they would forward their appeal directly to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari arrested in November 2024, was implicated in a lawyer's murder in Chattogram despite what organisers say is court evidence placing him in custody at the time. His ailing mother has reportedly appealed directly to Bangladesh's leadership for his release.

Activists urge India to intervene as Hindu persecution in Bangladesh continues, say rights leaders face ‘politically motivated’ cases

A US lawmaker has introduced a resolution in Congress seeking formal recognition of the atrocities committed against Bengali Hindus in Bangladesh during March 1971 as genocide and war crimes. Greg Landsman, a Democrat, presented the resolution in the US House of Representatives, where it has reportedly been referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.&nbsp;The resolution highlights the events of March 25, 1971, when Pakistani authorities detained Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and launched a sweeping military crackdown across then-known East Pakistan. The operation, known as Operation Searchlight, allegedly involved widespread violence carried out by the Pakistani Army with support from groups linked to Jamaat-e-Islami.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sheikh-hasina-s-exile-the-killing-of-hadi-and-hindu-lynching-a-complete-timeline-of-what-happened-between-india-bangladesh-all-you-need-to-know-1766493201413">Sheikh Hasina’s exile, the killing of Hadi, and Hindu lynching: A complete timeline of what happened between India-Bangladesh. All you need to know</a><h2>What does the resolution say?</h2>Citing historical records, the resolution references a March 28, 1971, telegram sent by Archer Blood, which described the situation as a “selective genocide.” The message, later known as the Blood Telegram, reported systematic attacks on Bengali civilians, particularly Hindus.&nbsp;The document also notes that on April 6, blood and several colleagues formally dissented against the US government's muted response, criticising its inaction despite mounting evidence of mass atrocities. According to the resolution, religious minorities, especially Hindus, were subjected to targeted violence, including killings, sexual violence, forced conversions, and displacement.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/despite-killing-of-hindu-men-bangladesh-turns-focus-on-communal-violence-in-india-asks-new-delhi-to-conduct-impartial-probe-1766973194418">Despite killing of Hindu men, Bangladesh turns focus on communal violence in India, asks New Delhi to 'conduct impartial probe'</a>&nbsp;It further acknowledges that while the Pakistani military and allied groups carried out widespread attacks on Bengalis across communities, minority groups faced particularly severe persecution. The resolution urges the US President to formally recognise these acts as genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity, while clarifying that responsibility lies with perpetrators and not entire communities.

US Congressman Greg Landsman introduced a resolution seeking formal recognition of the 1971 atrocities against Bangladesh Hindus as genocide, citing Operation Searchlight and the historic Archer Blood telegram's warnings.

A US lawmaker has introduced a resolution in Congress seeking formal recognition of the atrocities committed against Bengali Hindus in Bangladesh during March 1971 as genocide and war crimes. Greg Landsman, a Democrat, presented the resolution in the US House of Representatives, where it has reportedly been referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution highlights the events of March 25, 1971, when Pakistani authorities detained Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and launched a sweeping military crackdown across then-known East Pakistan. The operation, known as Operation Searchlight, allegedly involved widespread violence carried out by the Pakistani Army with support from groups linked to Jamaat-e-Islami. Also read: Sheikh Hasina’s exile, the killing of Hadi, and Hindu lynching: A complete timeline of what happened between India-Bangladesh. All you need to know What does the resolution say? Citing historical records, the resolution references a March 28, 1971, telegram sent by Archer Blood, which described the situation as a “selective genocide.” The message, later known as the Blood Telegram, reported systematic attacks on Bengali civilians, particularly Hindus. The document also notes that on April 6, blood and several colleagues formally dissented against the US government's muted response, criticising its inaction despite mounting evidence of mass atrocities. According to the resolution, religious minorities, especially Hindus, were subjected to targeted violence, including killings, sexual violence, forced conversions, and displacement. Also read: Despite killing of Hindu men, Bangladesh turns focus on communal violence in India, asks New Delhi to 'conduct impartial probe' It further acknowledges that while the Pakistani military and allied groups carried out widespread attacks on Bengalis across communities, minority groups faced particularly severe persecution. The resolution urges the US President to formally recognise these acts as genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity, while clarifying that responsibility lies with perpetrators and not entire communities.

US Congressman Greg Landsman introduced a resolution seeking formal recognition of the 1971 atrocities against Bangladesh Hindus as genocide, citing Operation Searchlight and the historic Archer Blood telegram's warnings.

US lawmaker moves to recognise Pakistan’s 1971 atrocities against Bangladeshi Hindus as ‘Genocide’. Details inside

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Activists urge India to intervene as Hindu persecution in Bangladesh continues, say rights leaders face ‘politically motivated’ cases

US lawmaker moves to recognise 1971 atrocities against Hindus as ‘Genocide’