Canadians protest in Downtown Toronto over violence against Hindus in Bangladesh

Thousands of Canadians took to streets across Downtown Toronto on Sunday (August 11) staging a protest over violence against Hindus in Bangladesh after the resignation of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina following massive violent protests. They expressed solidarity with the Hindu community and chanted slogans. Canadians of Hindu, Christian, Buddhist and Jewish origin gathered in Downtown Toronto.

“We want justice - Bangladesh Bangladesh,” chants reverberated around the surroundings as the protesters urged the



Canadian government to press the new Muhammad Yunus government to protect Hindus in Bangladesh.

One of the protesters said that they have sent emails to the Bangladeshi mosques in Toronto, but they have not responded yet.

"We have also sent emails to Bangladeshi mosques in Toronto. So far, we have not heard any response from them, maybe we will, maybe they are busy because of the weekend," he said. The protester further said that the community has gathered in an unprecedented number, which is a good sign.