Violence in Bangladesh

Early day motion 553, tabled 20 October 2021 by Virendra Sharma (Labour). Signed by 29 members.

That this House notes the concerning rise in attacks on Hindus and other religious minorities in Bangladesh during the festival of Durga puja; is concerned by the violence that has left at least seven dead of Muslim and Hindu faith; observes the deployment of paramilitary forces to 22 districts in Bangladesh; urges the Government of Bangladesh to act to ensure religious minorities can worship safely and in peace; and calls on the Government to support the safety of religious minorities and to work with regional allies and partners to support freedom of religion for all in South Asia and the world.

Signatures by party: Labour 15, Liberal Democrat 3, Plaid Cymru 3, Scottish National Party 3, DUP 2, Conservative 1, Independent 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.