Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Virendra Sharma (Labour), on Wednesday, 20 October 2021, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 29 members in total.
Violence in Bangladesh
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.
Secondary information
- Type
- Early day motion
- Reference
- 553
- Session
- 2021-22
- Other sponsors
- Stephen Timms
- Bob Blackman
- Mohammad Yasin
- Paula Barker
- Navendu Mishra
- Subjects
- Religious freedom Bangladesh
- Link
- View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk
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- 2022-02-15 10:56:20 +0000
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