The UK government has strongly condemned instances of hate or violence directed towards minority religious communities in Bangladesh. Sir Alan Campbell, Leader of the House of Commons, stated, “We strongly condemn all instances of hate or violence directed towards minority religious communities,” while responding to Conservative Party MP Bob Blackman’s concerns about the persecution faced by Hindus in Bangladesh .
The UK’s condemnation follows a report by Insight UK, which highlighted instances of temples being destroyed, properties being burnt down, and families being trapped inside their homes. Bob Blackman, who chairs the All Party Parliamentary Group for British Hindus, urged the government to take action to safeguard minorities in Bangladesh, saying, “Can we have a statement from a government minister about what action we are going to take to safeguard minorities in Bangladesh, who are suffering from severe oppression?”
Meanwhile, the European Union has marked its 10-year anniversary of the Treaty of Lisbon, a significant milestone in the EU’s history. Although the EU has expressed concerns about attacks on minorities in Bangladesh, urging all parties to exercise restraint and reject communal violence. The EU has also called for accountability for human rights violations and an orderly transition towards a democratically elected government in Bangladesh .
Follow-up questions:
What specific actions has the UK government taken to address the violence against religious minorities in Bangladesh?
How has the Bangladeshi government responded to the concerns raised by the UK and the EU?
