Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 112895

Bangladesh: Religious Freedom

Tabled: 11 February 2026
Answered: 10 March 2026
Named Day

Question

Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

LabourSlough

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with her counterpart in the Bangladesh Government on the protection of religious minorities in that country.

Answer

Seema Malhotra
The UK condemns all forms of violence. I discussed Bangladesh's commitment to inclusion when I met Prime Minister Rahman in February. We engage with authorities in Bangladesh to ensure accountability, protect and promote interfaith harmony and uphold the ...

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