An Election Cannot Be Called Democratic Without All Parties
Four British Members of Parliament have called for Bangladesh’s upcoming parliamentary election to be inclusive. They said that no election can be described as “democratic” if all political parties do not participate.
Protesters Gather in London Over Violence Against Hindus in Bangladesh
A large group of British Hindus and members of the Bangladeshi-origin Hindu community gathered outside the Bangladesh High Commission in London on Saturday to protest against what they described as ongoing violence and persecution of religious minorities in Bangladesh, particularly Hindus. The demonstrators organised the rally under the banner “Justice for Hindus”, calling for international attention and action to protect minority rights and ensure accountability for recent attacks.
40 Percent of Bangladeshis and Pakistanis Unemployed in London
For the first time in the past decade, the highest number of children in Britain are growing up in families where no adult member is employed. Meanwhile, statistics show that nearly 39.5 percent of working-age Pakistani and Bangladeshi residents living in London are currently unemployed. This is the highest rate among all ethnic groups in the capital.
The UK Parliament’s Motion and Its Impact on Bangladesh’s Political Crisis
History is rarely forgiving toward interim governments that mistake moral symbolism for governing capacity. Bangladesh’s current situation under the interim administration led by Muhammad Yunus increasingly reflects this pattern. What began as a temporary corrective phase following the resignation of the previous government—welcomed both domestically and internationally—now appears to be drifting into a troubling exercise of power without accountability.
UK universities are shutting their doors to students from Bangladesh and Pakistan
The Financial Times reported on Thursday (4 December) that concerns over visa misuse and strict rules from the Home Office have led UK universities to effectively shut their doors to applicants from Pakistan and Bangladesh.
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