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State representatives and community members urge investigation of alleged abuses against minorities in Bangladesh
Summary
Supporters of HR 11 told the committee they want the U.S. government to investigate recent allegations that religious minorities in Bangladesh — especially Hindus — have faced attacks and other abuses since an interim government installed in August 2024.
Representative Abdul Bikan introduced HR 11, a resolution asking the United States government to investigate allegations of abuse of religious minorities in Bangladesh following political upheaval in August 2024. "I'm urging you please approve the resolution and stand with all the minority religious people of the world," the sponsor said.
Multiple members of the New Hampshire Bangladeshi and Hindu communities testified about reports they described as a rapid increase in attacks, property damage…
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