Dear [Your Elected Official],

I hope this message finds you well. On behalf of HinduACTion, South Asian Minorities Collective and Human Rights Congress for Bangaldesh Minorities;  I am honored to invite you to attend and speak at an upcoming Congressional Briefing on:

“Democracy in Bangladesh: Challenges of Radical Islamism, Chinese Influence & Threat to Minorities”

 Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025
 Time: 3:00 PM EST
 Location: Rayburn House Office Building, Room #2060
45 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20515

This briefing will bring together Members of Congress, policymakers, national security officials, and experts on South Asia and Indo-Pacific affairs to discuss the urgent challenges facing Bangladesh, including:

• The rise of radical Islamist groups such as Jamaat-e-Islami and their impact on governance, democratic institutions, and civil liberties.
• The growing influence of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and Pakistan Army in backing radical Islamist elements.
• Ongoing human rights abuses against Hindus, Buddhists, Christians, and Indigenous communities in Bangladesh, including attacks on places of worship, forced conversions, and religious persecution.
• The broader implications of rising extremism in South Asia on U.S. foreign policy and national security.

As a respected leader in Congress, your voice is essential in addressing these challenges and reinforcing U.S. support for democracy, human rights, and regional stability. We would be honored if you could share your insights on these issues and how Congress can help counter Islamist extremism and foreign influence in Bangladesh.

The list of speakers include - 

1. MICHAEL RUBIN, Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute (KEYNOTE)
   
   
2. CHRIS BLACKBURN, Foreign Affairs Expert. Communications Director of the European Bangladesh Forum (EBF)
   
   
3. DILIP NATH, President, New America Voters Association
   
   
4. ARIFA RAHMAN RUMA Associate Professor, Bangladesh Open University, Former Counsellor (Political) Embassy of Bangladesh
   
   
5. PRIYA SAHA, Executive Director, South Asian Minorities Collective 
   
   
6. PRIYOTOSH DEY, Chairman, Indian Subcontinent Partition Documentation Project
   
   
7. RANA HASSAN MAHMUD Political Analyst, Columnist & Community organizer
   
   

Please let us know at your earliest convenience if you are available to attend and speak. We would be happy to accommodate your schedule and any preferences regarding your participation.

We look forward to your response.