Dozens of Hindu Canadians gathered at Mississauga Celebration Square in freezing −23°C weather to protest ongoing violence against religious minorities in Bangladesh. The protesters spoke up for Hindus, Christians, Jains, Buddhists, and others facing killings, sexual violence, and discrimination. The Hindu Canadian Foundation (HCF) called for "principled, democratic action" from Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to protect these vulnerable communities and hold attackers accountable. The HCF said on X, "Hindu Canadians gathered today at Mississauga Celebration Square, braving , −23°C temperature, to raise their voices for persecuted religious minorities in Bangladesh, including Hindus, Christians, Jains, Buddhists, and others, who continue to face killings, sexual violence, torture, and systemic discrimination." The group also highlighted a surge in attacks in recent months, including vandalism of thousands of homes and several Hindu temples. "These atrocities demands international attention and accountability," the post added. The protest follows reports of homes and temples burned in several Bangladeshi districts like Chittagong, Raozan, Pirojpur, and Sylhet. One tragic case involved 50-year-old Hindu businessman Khokon Chandra Das, who was stabbed and set on fire in Shariatpur District on December 31, 2025, later dying from his injuries. Rights groups warn that violence against minorities is rising ahead of Bangladesh’s February 2026 elections. The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council reported at least 51 attacks on minorities in December alone, including murders, looting, and arson.