Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 42437

Bangladesh: Christianity

Tabled: 31 March 2025
Answered: 7 April 2025

Question

Chris Evans

Labour (Co-op)Caerphilly

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will take steps to help prevent the religious persecution of Christians in Bangladesh.

Answer

Catherine West
The UK has a long-standing commitment to the promotion and protection of human rights, including Freedom of Religion or Belief. In November 2024, I visited Bangladesh and discussed the importance of the protection of religious minorities, including Christ...

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