A chorus of British lawmakers, led by Conservative MP Bob Blackman, confronted the alarming surge in Bangladesh minority attacks during Commons proceedings. Yunus’s interim government oversees a landscape of Hindu street executions, fiery assaults on residences and worship sites, and threats to diverse faiths.
Blackman’s debate intervention was unflinching: streets stained with minority blood, sacred spaces in ruins. ‘This dangerous trajectory demands response,’ he urged, noting the House Leader’s correspondence with the Foreign Secretary.
February 12 elections cast long shadows—Awami League barred despite robust 30% ratings, Islamists agitating for constitutional rewrite. In solidarity, MPs Jim Shannon, Jas Athwal, and Chris Law joined Blackman in rejecting exclusions, affirming no election sans key players qualifies as fair.
Their joint plea targets interim overreach on voters. Blackman eyes the Foreign Secretary’s statement for assurances on protective actions and electoral safeguards. This unified front amplifies calls for accountability, positioning the UK as a beacon for democratic standards amid Bangladesh’s fractious path forward.