Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh organized a protest rally and procession in Chattogram on Friday, May 15, 2026, condemning reported violence and persecution against Muslims in India’s West Bengal and Assam following recent elections. The gathering took place after Juma prayers at Anderkilla Shahi Jame Mosque, followed by a march through Jamal Khan Road that concluded at the Chattogram Press Club.

Speakers at the rally alleged that Muslims in India have been facing continuous oppression, claiming that homes, businesses, and religious sites were attacked in the aftermath of the elections. They accused the Indian government of fostering communal tension and criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for what they described as “anti-Muslim politics.”

The protest called for Bangladesh’s National Parliament to adopt an all-party condemnation motion against the alleged persecution of Muslims in India. The speakers also urged the international community, the OIC, and the United Nations to address the issue seriously, warning that silence from the global Muslim community could embolden further abuses.