In an era when human rights rhetoric often dissolves into diplomatic evasions, a rare moment of moral clarity has emerged from the British Parliament. Rt Hon Priti Patel MP, the United Kingdom’s Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, has issued a stark warning over the escalating persecution of religious minorities in Bangladesh – most notably Hindus – challenging not only Dhaka’s authorities but also the international community’s prolonged silence.

Ms. Patel’s intervention follows sustained investigative reporting by Blitz and other international outlets documenting a disturbing pattern of targeted violence. Her letter to the UK Foreign Secretary, dated January 9, 2026, leaves little room for ambiguity: the situation has deteriorated sharply, and previous assurances have failed to prevent bloodshed.

According to reports cited by Ms. Patel, at least six Hindus were killed within an 18-day period – an alarming spike that underscores the vulnerability of minority communities in Bangladesh. “This level of persecution and violence is unacceptable”, she wrote, articulating a truth that governments have been reluctant to state plainly.

Her concerns are not abstract. They are grounded in parliamentary history. During an Urgent Question in the House of........

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