They submitted a memorandum to the commission, demanding protection for the Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh, and compensation for losses suffered in the ongoing riots in the country.

The memorandum was received by an officer from the commission.

The protesters carried banners and placards with slogans such as “Hindu lives matter”, “Stop attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh” and “We can’t abandon Bangladeshi Hindus”.

Reports said the Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh have fallen victim to “revenge riots” after a student-led uprising toppled prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India last week.

Some businesses and homes owned by Hindus were attacked following Hasina’s ouster, as the community is seen by some in Muslim-majority Bangladesh as having close ties to her.

Media reports also said thousands of Hindu refugees had begun making their way to the India-Bangladesh border to seek asylum.

In a speech outside the commission, Selangor and Federal Territories Urimai coordinator K Gunasekaran criticised Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for not publicly condemning the violence against minority groups in Bangladesh despite issuing a statement yesterday.

In the statement, Anwar said he was “very pleased” that Bangladesh’s interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, had given his assurance to protect the rights of all Bangladeshis, including minorities.

He also said Yunus had invited him to visit Bangladesh to further strengthen the “brotherly relationship” between the two countries.

Meanwhile, government spokesman Fahmi Fadzil told reporters today that Anwar raised several issues with Yunus during their phone conversation yesterday, including the need to guarantee the safety of minority groups in Bangladesh.

“Yunus gave his assurance that he and the rest of the Bangladeshi government will guarantee the safety of everyone in Bangladesh, including minorities,” Fahmi said after an event at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre.