London’s parliamentary halls echoed with concerns over Bangladesh’s spiraling minority violence as Conservative leader Bob Blackman grilled the government on its response. Under the interim government led by Yunus, reports of Hindu murders, temple burnings, and assaults on other faiths have surged, painting a grim picture of instability.
Speaking in the House of Commons, Blackman highlighted the pre-election chaos. ‘The streets witness brutal killings of Hindus, destruction of their sacred sites, and parallel horrors for fellow minorities,’ he noted in the adjournment debate. The House Leader’s letter to the Foreign Secretary was a welcome first step, he added.
With polls showing Awami League’s strong 30% backing yet facing a participation ban, and radical Islamists demanding constitutional overhaul via referendum, February 12 looms as a democratic farce. Joined by MPs Jim Shannon, Jas Athwal, and Chris Law, Blackman warned that sidelining major parties undermines legitimacy.
Their unified call urges the interim regime to lift voter curbs. Blackman presses for the Foreign Secretary’s forthcoming statement detailing UK measures for minority protection and election integrity. This intervention underscores Britain’s pivotal role in advocating for justice amid Bangladesh’s deepening turmoil, where human rights hang in the balance.