Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 3201
Bangladesh: Religious Freedom
Tabled: 30 August 2024
Answered: 4 September 2024
Named DayQuestion
Paula Barker
Labour — Liverpool Wavertree
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the level of religious-based violence against minorities in Bangladesh following the collapse of Sheikh Hasina's government.
Answer
Catherine WestIn our public statements about the situation in Bangladesh, we urged for 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 welcome...
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