Washington DC, Feb. 4 -- Despite extreme winter weather conditions--including freezing temperatures, snow, and icy roads--peaceful awareness rallies were successfully held today across 25 cities throughout the United States, marking a coordinated nationwide effort to draw attention to the ongoing violence and persecution faced by Hindu and other minority communities in Bangladesh.

The rallies were part of a non-partisan, humanitarian awareness initiative, bringing together community members, faith leaders, and concerned citizens to stand in solidarity with innocent civilians who have lost their lives due to targeted attacks based on religious identity. Gatherings took place at public civic spaces such as city halls and civic centers, whe...