SEMINAR ON BANGLADESH HUMAN RIGHTS HELD IN UK PARLIAMENT

Ansar Ahmed Ullah:

London, 4 November 2026: A high-level seminar titled ‘Hope for Unity, Peace and Justice: The Situation of Hindus in Bangladesh’ was held at the House of Commons on Tuesday, 3rd November 2026.The event was hosted by Jas Athwal MP, Member of Parliament for Ilford South, in Committee Room 14, and sponsored by The Secular Bangladesh Movement, UK.

The discussion brought together parliamentarians, academics, human rights activists, and community representatives to discuss the current state of democracy and human rights in Bangladesh. According to organisers, the focus was on how the UK can support free and fair elections and promote the equal treatment and protection of all citizens.

The programme commenced with a Welcome and Opening Address by Jas Athwal MP. Among the parliamentarians present was Gurinder Josan MP, Member of Parliament for Smethwick, who joined the discussion in support of the call for unity, peace and justice. The main panel featured four distinguished speakers, Dr. Nowrin Tamanna, School of Law, University of Reading, Pushpita Gupta, President, Secular Bangladesh Movement UK, Rana Meher, Teacher and Human Rights Activist and Cllr Jasmin Chowdhury, Senior Public Health Practitioner, Public Health Wales & Social Justice Campaigner.

Speakers shared perspectives on the protection of minority communities, the rule of law, and the need for inclusive democratic processes in Bangladesh. The session was followed by an interactive discussion and Q&A, with active participation from members of the audience, including representatives of the British-Bengali community. The event concluded with closing remarks and a vote of thanks to Jas Athwal MP, Gurinder Josan MP, the panel of speakers, guests and organisers. The organisers said the Secular Bangladesh Movement, UK, will continue working to promote secularism, democracy, and human rights for all in Bangladesh.