The White House has said that President Joe Biden is closely monitoring the situation in Bangladesh and that the United States will hold the Bangladeshi interim government accountable for ensuring the safety of religious and ethnic minorities in the country.
White House National Security said, “The security situation in Bangladesh has become more difficult following the ouster of the former Prime Minister. And we are working closely with the interim government to enhance the capacity of their law enforcement and security services to meet the challenge.” Are.” communications consultant John Kirby said at a news conference Thursday.
“We have been very clear in our engagement with all Bangladeshi leaders that the protection of religious and ethnic minorities… the protection of all Bangladeshis regardless of religion or ethnicity. We hold them to this,” Kirby said in response to a question. Want to keep.”
Over the past few weeks, Indian Americans have held peaceful protests and marches in front of the White House, in several cities including Chicago, New York, SFO, Detroit, Houston and Atlanta, demanding Biden to help stop alleged brutality against the minority. Has been requested. Hindu community in Bangladesh.
Earlier in the day, Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamurthy addressed the issue of violence against minorities, primarily Hindus, in Bangladesh to members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee during the confirmation hearing of Senator Marco Rubio for the post of Secretary of State. Urged to do.
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Senator Rubio for the top diplomatic post. The date of his confirmation hearing has not yet been announced.
Krishnamurthy said, “As targeted violence against Hindus and other minorities continues amid the chaos in Bangladesh, I call on members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to confirm Senator Rubio as the next US Secretary of State during the upcoming hearing.” “I urge you to address this crisis head-on.” Said.
Over the weekend, a large number of Indian-Americans marched from the White House to the US Capitol over alleged attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh.
Raising slogans like “We want justice” and “Protect Hindus”, the protesters urged the Biden administration and the incoming Trump administration to ask the new government in Bangladesh to take steps to protect Hindus and for Also initiate action against those responsible.
“The Bangladeshi Hindu community and the large Hindu diaspora in the Indian subcontinent have come out in support of the Bangladesh Hindu community as there is continued violence in Bangladesh, especially in the Chittagong and Rangpur region as well as some other parts of the country,” HinduAction. K Utsav Chakraborty said PTI LKJ IJT.
