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Bangladesh: Hinduism

Commons · Question 3162 · Tabled 30 Aug 2024 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 9 Sep 2024

Question

Asked by Navendu Mishra

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of reported attacks on the Hindu community in Bangladesh.

Answer

Answered by Catherine West, 9 Sep 2024

In our public statements, we urged an end to the violence and a de-escalation of the situation. We were clear that a full and independent UN-led investigation into recent events is important. The UK Government welcomed the appointment of the Interim Gover...