Amid continuing unrest in Bangladesh, members of the Hindu community staged a protest outside the Bangladesh High Commission in London on Saturday, demanding justice for minorities and accountability from the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government over recent killings.

The demonstrators gathered under the banner ‘Justice for Hindus’, led by members of the Bengali Hindu Adarsha Sangha (BHAS) UK. The protestors played Bangladesh’s national anthem Amar Shonar Bangla, chanted verses from the Hanuman Chalisa and raised slogans such as “Hindu Lives Matter,” calling for an immediate end to violence against minority communities in Bangladesh.

Demand For Accountability Over Killings

The protest comes in the backdrop of fresh violence that erupted in several parts of Bangladesh following the murder of radical student leader Sharif Osman Hadi. Two Hindu men — Dipu Chandra Das and Amrit Mondal — were killed during the unrest, triggering outrage among minority groups at home and abroad.

Addressing the media, BHAS UK said the protest reflected a broad-based concern cutting across age, profession and faith. “Our enthusiastic and respectful audience included students, professionals, parents with children, elderly activists and interfaith leaders, all united in urging protection of minority rights and accountability for human rights abuses,” the organisation said in a statement.

BHAS UK also flagged what it described as long-standing issues faced by minorities in Bangladesh. “The minority communities of Bangladesh are facing persistent concerns over discrimination, violence, murder and demographic decline,” the statement added.

Protest Disrupted By Khalistani Group

Meanwhile, the demonstration outside the Bangladesh High Commission was briefly disrupted when a group of Khalistani supporters arrived at the site, raising anti-India slogans and waving Khalistani flags. Organisers said the disruption attempted to divert attention from the core issue of minority safety in Bangladesh.

“It was shocking to see Khalistani extremists attempting to silence voices advocating for harmony and minority rights,” said Manu Khajuria of the UK Insight group, who was present at the protest.

International Focus Grows

Bangladesh has witnessed renewed clashes since the killing of Sharif Osman Hadi, founder of the radical student group Inqilab Mancha, who was known for his anti-India views. His supporters have blamed the Yunus-led interim government for his death, intensifying political tensions.

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Dipu Chandra Das, a 29-year-old garment factory worker, was lynched in Mymensingh earlier this month following allegations of blasphemy. His body was reportedly hung from a tree and set on fire in public view. Days later, Amrit Mondal was beaten to death in Rajbari. Authorities claimed Mondal was involved in criminal activity, a claim contested by minority groups.

India has described the attacks on minorities in Bangladesh as a matter of “grave concern.” External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said over 2,900 incidents of violence against minorities have been documented during the tenure of the interim government. “These incidents cannot be dismissed as media exaggeration or routine political violence,” Jaiswal said, calling for strict punishment for those responsible.

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With elections scheduled in February 2026 and political uncertainty mounting, protests like the one in London have brought international attention to the safety of minorities in Bangladesh, adding to pressure on the interim government to act decisively.