Bangladesh violence: Toronto witnesses protest over violence against Hindus

The protesters reportedly belonged to Hindu, Christian, Buddhist and Jewish origin.

They urged the Canadian government to press the interim government of Dhaka to ensure safety of Hindus.

"We would love if they would also stand in solidarity. The community is here in unprecedented numbers which is a good sign. What is disappointing is the involvement of Canadian politics. They are disproportionately not listening to us after emails, tweets and calls," a protester told ANI.

The Hindus make up only 8 per cent of the Bangladeshi population.

Similar protests have taken place in the UK and the US.

Bangladesh crisis

Bangladesh has reported arson, killings, and multiple incidents of persecution of minority communities across 52 districts since Sheikh Hasina's resignation as the Prime Minister last week.

Hasina fled the country the same day amid fears of being mobbed after protests intensified following the death of over 400 agitators in clashes with the cops.

Her residence was stormed by the protesters hours after she left the complex in a military helicopter. She landed at an airbase in India's Uttar Pradesh, hours later.

Bangladesh is still looking at uncertainty even as a caretaker government has been sworn in under the leadership of Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus amid reports of persecution of minority communities that continue to pour in.