UK parliament raised to stop violence over attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh

Bangladesh Violence Against Hindu: The issue of violence against Hindus in Bangladesh also echoed in the British Parliament. Former Indian-origin Home Secretary Preeti Patel and other MPs raised this issue in the British Parliament and expressed concern over the situation in Bangladesh. He demanded a clear statement and action in this regard from Britain’s Foreign Secretary David Lammy.

Catherine West, the Foreign Office minister in charge of the Indo-Pacific, said she had been assured by interim Bangladesh leader Muhammad Yunus that assistance was available for minority communities. “We are aware of the Government of India’s statement of concern following the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das, a prominent Hindu leader, on treason charges,” West said. The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) desk is closely monitoring those developments. Is.” He further said that the UK government will hold talks with the interim government in Bangladesh on the importance of freedom of religion or belief, especially for the Hindu community.

‘There is also a serious violation of human rights’
Former Indian-origin Home Secretary Preeti Patel described the increasing attacks on Hindu minorities in Bangladesh as “unacceptable”. He urged the British government to take a tough stance towards the Bangladesh government on this issue. He said, “This is not just an issue of religious freedom, but it is also a serious violation of human rights.”

Reaction of other MPs
Another MP, citing the strong bilateral relations between Britain and Bangladesh, talked about putting pressure on the government of Bangladesh. He talked about determining the role of international organizations to ensure the security of minorities.

Attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh
Hindu temples and statues were targeted during Durga Puja and other religious festivals. Many Hindu families were evicted from their homes and their properties were damaged. After which anger has started increasing at the international level. There were demonstrations against the violence in Bangladesh in countries like America, Britain and India. Global human rights organizations demanded the Bangladesh government to ensure the safety of the Hindu community.

British government’s stance
The MPs urged David Lammy to hold talks with the Bangladesh government on this issue. Let us tell you that Britain is a major business partner of Bangladesh, which can play a big role in resolving this issue.