Washington, DC, April 10, 2025 (Globe Newswire) – 
“From political intimidation to targeted attacks of the minority communities of Bangladesh, despite decades of struggle, Zahid F. Sarder Saddi joins Tulsi Gabbard in condemning religious persecution-a worldwide wake-up call.”
At a time when global human rights problems continue to form diplomatic discussions, the recent explanation of former American representative Tulsi Gabbard on the systematic persecution of religious minorities in Bangladesh caught global attention, in particular in the Indo-Pacific region. She emphasized the continuous abuse and relocation of minority communities, a crisis that has existed since the birth of Bangladesh in 1971, as someone who has long argued for democracy, religious freedom and human rights, I heartily support her position and acknowledged the urgency of this growing bangladesh and his people.
For decades, the religious minorities of Bangladesh, including Christians, Hindus and Buddhists, have confronted with systematic persecution. The massive atrocities have been committed since the country’s liberation war in 1971 over the years, so that millions of religious minorities are driven out of their homes. Although some may claim that Bangladesh has evolved into a democratic nation, the reality for many minority groups remains grim. Tens of years later, the situation is still terrible. Violent attacks, destruction of areas of worship and forced movements remain over the day, often overlooked or ignored by the authorities. Gabbard’s comments serve as an important memory that, despite the passage of time, religious minorities in Bangladesh are still confronted with systematic persecution by radicalized groups, says Zahid f Sarder Saddi.
Tulsi Gabbard’s comments shed light on a disturbing truth – radical elements in Bangladesh continue to suppress religious minorities through fear and violence. Extremism increases and radicalized factions in the country have been influenced and the democratic values that must be maintained. In a democracy, every citizen, regardless of religion or ethnicity, must have the right to live without fear of persecution. However, when democracy is absent or compromised, radical ideologies shoot root, which leads to intolerance and oppression, Saddi emphasized.
The reality of religious persecution in Bangladesh is clearly in the disturbing pattern of election -related violence. During election cycles, religious minorities are often the first to suffer from brutal attacks, political intimidation and targeted murders. Recent cases of election -related terror have further emphasized the vulnerability of these communities. Many fear that more cruelty will take place if the country is looking forward to a democratic transition through the upcoming general elections. The question remains whether the interim government can combat extremism and can make praise progress in promoting religious inclusiveness.
Zahid F. Sarder Saddi, a prominent Bengal politician, humanitarian, and advocate for Bangladesh and his people who now live in the United States, has long increased his voice against the systematic suppression of minorities in his home country. He has consistently spoken to the brutalization of religious minorities, especially during political turbulent times. Saddi has previously convicted the autocratic regime of the ruling party of Sheikh Hasina, the Awami League, for its involvement in attacks on minority communities, which states that these actions are part of a broader plan to eradicate religious diversity from the country.
“Minorities in Bangladesh should celebrate religious events, but instead they live in fear,” Saddi once said, who expressed his deep concern about escalating violence to religious groups. These MOB attacks, he argues, are designed to raise anxiety and force minorities to flee the country, so that the multicultural fabric of Bangladesh is further eroded. “The fear is there,” he said, noticed that the country is running the risk of sliding into extremism. “What unfolds in Bangladesh reflects a wider wave of fundamentalism that has already established in the region. According to Zahid F. Sarder Saddi, both smaller extremist groups that dismantle the system and more established Islamist parties who work within the democratic framework in the democratic framework.”
Gabbard’s statement also deals with the broader issue of rising Islamic extremism, radicalization and the revival of caliphate ideologies. When radical groups determine the political discourse and moderate voices, the result is a fragmented society where religious and cultural harmony is constantly at risk. The marginalization of minorities in Bangladesh is not only a domestic issue; It is a growing regional concern about the implications for stability in the Indo-Pacific.
It is time for the international community, including global human rights organizations and democratic countries, to take a strong position against the continuous persecution in Bangladesh. The US and its allies must exert diplomatic pressure to ensure that Bangladesh maintains the rights of all its citizens, regardless of their religious beliefs. In addition, democratic forces in Bangladesh must come together to restore the foundations of the land of secularism, tolerance and human dignity.
“While we are witnessing an era of increasing religious persecution worldwide, voices such as Tulsi Gabbard’s serve as a reminder that silence is not an option. The systematic focuses on religious minorities in Bangladesh is a serious human rights violation that requires immediate action,” says Saddi.
“The American intelligence commissioner Tulsi Gabbard’s daring statement should not be rejected – it is a call for action. Now we have to be more in solidarity than ever with religious minorities in Bangladesh in Bangladesh and works in the direction of a future where nobody is for their faith before it is too late,” Constuded, “Constuded,” Constuded, “Constuded.”
Zahid f Sarder Saddi is a prominent Bengali politician, humanitarian and arguing for Bangladesh and his people. He served as a foreign adviser to the prime minister of Bangladesh, the Hon ‘Begum Khaleda Zia. He was also appointed as a special envoy for the nationalist party BNP of Bangladesh. Zahid f Sarder Saddi works together with various organizations and has a special passion for helping the Bengal community in the United States and the whole world. He has been involved in Bengali American society for more than 25 years and works to carry the voice of Bengal Americans by legislators. Zahid f Sarder Saddi has received countless awards, including a humanitarian prize for his impactful work.
For more information about Zahid f Sarder Saddi, visit www.zahidfsardersaddi.com Or contact Zahid f Sarder Saddi [email protected].
