Geneva, July 1 -- Aiming to draw international attention to the worsening human rights situation and increasing persecution of minorities in Bangladesh, a photo exhibition was held on Tuesday at the iconic Broken Chair monument in front of the United Nations Office in Geneva during the 59th Session of the UN Human Rights Council.

Organised by members of the Bangladeshi diaspora, human rights activists, and community leaders, the exhibition showcased the alleged human rights violations and increasing persecution of minorities in Bangladesh, particularly following the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

The exhibit documented reported attacks on religious minorities--especially Hindus and Buddhists--as well as the detention of...