Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the level of violence against minority groups in Bangladesh.

The UK has a long-standing commitment to the promotion and protection of human rights, including Freedom of Religion or Belief. In November 2024, the Minister for the Indo-Pacific visited Bangladesh and discussed the importance of the protection of religious minorities with Chief Adviser Yunus who has been vocal about the Interim Government's support for minorities. The UK supports the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights which published their report on human rights violations that occurred during last year's student-led protests. We encourage continued collaboration between the Interim Government of Bangladesh, the United Nations and international partners to build an inclusive, democratic future.