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Written question asked by Siobhain McDonagh (Labour) on Monday, 3 November 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 November 2025. It was answered by Seema Malhotra (Labour) on Monday, 10 November 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Bangladesh: Freedom of Religion

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions she has had with her counterparts in Bangladesh on the (a) anti-Ahmadi protests planned in Bangladesh for 15 November and (b) upholding freedom of religion for Ahmadi Muslims and other religious communities.

Answer

The UK has a long-standing commitment to the promotion and protection of human rights, including Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB). We continue to support those goals through regular dialogue with the Interim Government of Bangladesh, to ensure that the rights of religious minorities, including the Ahmadiyya community, are respected, and that these communities are protected from discrimination.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
87224
Session
2024-26
Related items
Bangladesh: Ahmadiyya
Monday, 1 December 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Bangladesh Religious freedom Ahmadiyya
Link
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