UK MPs Decry Atrocities Against Hindus in Bangladesh, Seek Action Against Interim Govt

London (The Uttam Hindu): Many prominent British politicians, former and current MPs, human rights activists and members of various religious communities have raised their voices against the atrocities being committed against Hindus in Bangladesh. They have urged PM Keir Starmer's government to take strict action against the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus in Bangladesh.

In a seminar organised by Conservative Friends of Bangladesh (CFOB), it was highlighted that when Yunus took over as the chief advisor of the interim government after the ouster of the democratically elected Awami League government of Sheikh Hasina, there were 2,010 violent incidents against Hindus (between 5 August and 20 September 2024). Violence against Hindus continued in Bangladesh and 174 incidents were reported between 21 September and 31 December 2024, and 258 between 1 January and 30 June 2025. Reportedly, the police and army in Bangladesh have remained silent spectators. In the last 11 months, Yunus' 'irresponsible, opaque, unelected government' has cancelled the registration of 168 journalists and put 43 journalists in jail. The seminar was opened by CFOB Chairperson Anjenara Rahman-Huq and chaired by Harrow East MP Bob Blackman, who is also Chair of the 1922 Committee, Chair of the Backbench Business Committee from 2024, and Parliamentary Chair of Conservative Friends of Bangladesh (CFOB).

Speakers said religious minorities contribute to the economic development and political stability of Bangladesh and there should be proportional representation in politics so that minorities can participate in the election process to ensure establishment of justice, peace and harmony. Haradhan Bhowmick of United Hindu Alliance, UK said Hindus are living in fear. They cannot sleep peacefully at home as they do not know what will happen tomorrow. He said on June 26 a Hindu woman was raped by a local politician of Cumilla in Muradnagar and videos of her naked body were circulated on social media across the world. Barrister Prasanta Barua, representing the Buddhist community of UK, expressed his concerns about radicalisation of society in Bangladesh and also mentioned the arrest of 36 Bangladeshi extremists in Malaysia.