Written question asked by Lord Avebury (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 March 2005. It was answered by Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean (Labour) on Monday, 7 March 2005.

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Symons of Vernham Dean, Baroness

Question

What assistance has been sought by the government of Bangladesh from the Metropolitan Police in the investigation of: (a) the attempt on the life of the United Kingdom High Commissioner on 21 May 2004; (b) the attempt on the life of the leader of the opposition, Sheikha Hasina, on 21 August 2004; (c) the assassination of former Foreign Minister Shah AMS Kabria on 27 January; (d) the terrorist bombings of the Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee and the Grameem Bank on 16 February 2005; and (e) other terrorist activities over the past three years. [HL 1391].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

670 c55WA; HL 1391

Session

2004-05

Subjects

Criminal investigation Bombings Deployment Diplomatic service International cooperation Metropolitan Police Terrorism Politicians Bangladesh Assassination