Political prisoners in Bangladesh

Early day motion 2428, tabled 3 December 2025 by Barry Gardiner (Labour). Signed by 13 members.

That this House notes with concern that many former MPs, journalists and judges have been imprisoned without charge for over a year in Bangladesh; recalls that justice delayed is justice denied; expresses its concern that there has been a resurgence of human rights abuses by state institutions, including over 40 extrajudicial killings in the 15 months since the resignation of the previous government, as documented by the human rights organisation Odhikar; and urges the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus to ensure that the rights of minorities are respected and that proper judicial process is followed.

Signatures by party: Green 4, Plaid Cymru 3, Conservative 1, Independent 1, Labour 1, Labour/Co-operative 1, Liberal Democrat 1, Scottish National Party 1.