Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the government of Bangladesh's response to the ongoing student protests in that country; and what representations they are making to that government to ensure a peaceful resolution, and justice for students who have been mistreated or killed.

The Foreign Secretary and Minister West have publicly raised concerns about the violence following protests in Bangladesh. The UK is clear that peaceful protestors must not be subject to violence. We are concerned by the high number of arrests and reports of mistreatment in detention. The British High Commissioner to Bangladesh has engaged with Bangladesh government ministers to reinforce messages of peaceful resolution. The UK and international partners will continue to push for progress towards accountability and justice through an independent, impartial and transparent investigation into alleged human rights violations.