US Congressman Brad Sherman stresses that Bangladesh's interim government must protect its Hindu minority and address their grievances amidst violent unrest. An urgent call for investigation by the UN highlights the concern.

However, recent incidents have raised questions over the safety of Hindus in Bangladesh. Since the fall of Hasina's Awami League government in August, there have been several attacks on temples and a crackdown on Hindu community members. The arrest of three Hindu priests has also sparked protests across the country.

An influential US lawmaker on Tuesday said the interim Bangladeshi government has an absolute obligation to protect the minority Hindu community in the country after the fall of the democratically-elected Sheikh Hasina-led government earlier this year.