Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat), on Tuesday, 20 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 12 members in total.

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Killing of Dipu Chandra Das

That this House is deeply concerned by reports of the killing of Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu labourer, in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, in December 2025, following an incident of mob violence; expresses grave alarm at continued reports of attacks, intimidation and violence against religious minorities in Bangladesh, including members of the Hindu community; notes with concern allegations that accusations of blasphemy are being used to incite mob violence and undermine the rule of law; emphasises the fundamental importance of freedom of religion or belief and the protection of minority communities; urges the Government of Bangladesh to ensure a full, transparent and independent investigation into this killing and to hold those responsible to account; calls on the UK Government to raise concerns about religiously motivated violence through its bilateral engagement with Bangladesh and in relevant international forums; and reaffirms its commitment to upholding human rights, religious freedom and the protection of vulnerable communities worldwide.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

2648 

Session

2024-26

Other sponsors

Wera Hobhouse

Jim Shannon

Angus MacDonald

Wendy Chamberlain

Will Forster

Subjects

Bangladesh Religious freedom Hinduism

Link

View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk