Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:37pm on 03 Dec 2024,Tuesday International
UK MPs have raised alarm over escalating violence against Hindus in Bangladesh. Shadow Foreign Secretary Priti Patel called the attacks "deeply concerning," citing unchecked violence, vandalism, and persecution of Hindu minorities under Bangladesh’s interim military-backed administration. Barry Gardiner, MP, emphasized the dire situation, while Bob Blackman accused the regime of enabling "ethnic cleansing." MPs demanded the UK government take robust action, including addressing the arrest of Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das and ensuring religious freedom. The Foreign Office confirmed monitoring the situation closely, echoing concerns from New Delhi. MPs vowed continued pressure on Dhaka to protect minority communities.
