CURRENT SITUATION IN BANGLADESH

Early day motion 1031, tabled 3 February 2014 by Anne Main (Conservative). Signed by 27 members.

That this House notes that the 10th parliamentary elections in Bangladesh were held on 5 January 2014 and that over half of constituencies went uncontested; is deeply concerned about the levels of violence and instability surrounding the election; urges the UK Government to explore every available option to encourage dialogue between the opposing parties; calls for international bodies to apply pressure on opposing parties to resolve this situation at the earliest opportunity; condemns the violence, political harassment and arbitrary confinement; further notes with concern the effect the upheaval is having on the garment industry, which accounts for 80 per cent of Bangladesh's exports; and further urges leaders of all parties to find a way forward to make sure the people of Bangladesh can participate in a peaceful, inclusive, free and fair election which meets international standards.

Signatures by party: Labour 7, Conservative 5, DUP 5, Liberal Democrat 4, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Independent 2, Alliance 1.