Congressman Krishnamoorthi Meets With U.S. State Department Regarding Protection Of Hindus and Other Religious Minorities In Bangladesh

WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement:

"Today, I was briefed by the State Department on their efforts to protect religious minority rights, especially those of Hindus, in Bangladesh. The State Department emphasized that the protection of Hindus and other religious minorities in Bangladesh is a top priority that they discuss in practically every high-level diplomatic meeting with the government of Bangladesh. In addition, the State Department is actively working to bolster Bangladesh's civilian security force with training specifically related to safeguarding religious minority rights. I continued to urge the State Department to provide more public information related to their efforts in Bangladesh and statistics regarding the treatment of religious minorities in Bangladesh as we work to eliminate religious violence, discrimination, and bigotry. I appreciate the State Department's attention to this important issue and will follow up again in the coming weeks."