Archive · 16 Jan 2026
UK MP warns of violence against minorities in Bangladesh
A UK politician named Bob Blackman is very worried about what's happening in Bangladesh.
He says that people who are part of minority religions, especially Hindus, are being hurt and their homes and temples are being burned.
He also thinks that the upcoming elections in Bangladesh might not be fair because a big political party, the Awami League, is not allowed to participate.
He wants the UK government to do something to help protect these minorities and make sure the elections are fair and include everyone.
UK MP Bob Blackman raised concerns about rising violence against minorities in Bangladesh, including murders and burnings of homes and temples.
He warned about the upcoming February 12 elections, stating that the major political party, Awami League, is banned despite having significant poll support.
Blackman called for a statement from the British Foreign Secretary outlining UK government action to safeguard minorities and ensure fair elections.
Four UK parliamentarians, including Blackman, expressed concerns about the ban on political parties ahead of the elections, stating it undermines democracy.
They warned that any election excluding major political parties cannot be considered democratic.
- Who
- UK Conservative Party leader and MP Bob Blackman
- What
- Rising violence against minorities in Bangladesh and concerns over upcoming elections
- When
- Upcoming elections on February 12, concerns raised at the House of Commons
- Where
- Bangladesh, discussed in the UK House of Commons
- Why
- To raise awareness about the situation in Bangladesh and call for UK government action
- MP raising concerns
- Bob Blackman
- Country of concern
- Bangladesh
- Minorities affected
- Hindus and other religious minorities
- Violence reported
- Murders, house burnings, temple burnings
- Upcoming elections
- February 12
- Banned political party
- Awami League
- UK Government action requested
- Statement from Foreign Secretary
Sources
UK lawmaker raises alarm over rising violence against minorities in Bangladesh
‘Murdered on the streets, houses and temples being burnt’: UK Parliamentarian highlights atrocities on Hindus in Bangladesh
'Hindus Being Killed': Why A UK Lawmaker Is Raising Alarm Over Bangladesh's Democracy | WATCH
Hindu teacher’s home set ablaze in Bangladesh amid rising attacks on minorities
Hindu teacher’s home set ablaze in Bangladesh amid rising attacks on minorities
Bangladesh: House of Hindu man set on fire, victim used to work as a teacher at a local school
