Members of the Hindu community staged protest in Dhaka’s Shahbagh for the second consecutive day on Saturday, demanding immediate action to safeguard their rights and security.

Demonstrators blocked the road in Shahbagh, condemning the recent wave of vandalism, arson, and looting targeting Hindu properties. The protest, attended by hundreds, drew attention to the persistent concerns about the safety and treatment of minority communities in Bangladesh.

Today’s demonstration follows a rally held at Shahbagh yesterday, where Hindu community leaders called for increased representation at the policy-making level and the establishment of a ministry dedicated to minority affairs.

They also demanded the creation of a minority protection commission and strict laws to prevent violence against minorities. A key demand was the allocation of 10 percent of parliamentary seats to minority groups.