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British Labour MP under fire for not meeting minorities in Dhaka


Published on 2025-01-18 19:40:41 - MSN
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  • Groups representing minorities in Bangladesh have criticised British Labour MP Rupa Huq for not meeting Hindu and other minority communities during her recent trip to Dhaka. They expressed concern that her visit missed addressing the violence and persecution of these groups.

British Labour MP Rushanara Ali is facing criticism for not meeting with minority communities during her visit to Dhaka, Bangladesh. Despite her visit being part of a delegation to engage with the country's political and civil society, she did not meet with representatives from minority groups, including Hindus, Christians, Buddhists, and Ahmadiyya Muslims, who are reportedly facing increased persecution. This has led to accusations of neglect from various minority organizations and activists who argue that her failure to address these issues undermines the purpose of her visit. Critics have expressed disappointment, highlighting that her engagement could have shed light on the human rights abuses and the need for international support for these communities.

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