Conservative Party MP Bob Blackman has brought the alarming situation of violence against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh to the attention of the British Parliament. Speaking in the House of Commons, Blackman explicitly stated that 'Hindu men are being murdered on the streets; their houses are being burnt; the temples are being burnt; and other religious minorities are suffering similar fates.' He highlighted the urgency of the matter ahead of the national elections scheduled for February 12, expressing concerns that these elections are being held amidst significant democratic issues. The MP urged the Labour government to intervene and 'push Mohammad Yunus's regime' – referring to the interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus – to commit to safeguarding minorities and ensuring genuinely free, fair, and inclusive elections. This call for action comes as reports, including one from the Rights & Risks Analysis Group (RRAG), detail a surge in targeted violence. The RRAG report documented at least 15 murders of minority Hindus between December 1, 2025, and January 15, 2026, with some attacks described as 'Taliban style' and involving the targeting of victims' assets. The report also suggests the interim government is dismissing religious angles to these attacks. Further concerns were raised by Blackman and other UK MPs regarding the banning of major political parties, like the Awami League, from contesting the upcoming elections, despite their significant public support. The UK government has formally condemned 'all acts of violence' in Bangladesh and called for peaceful and credible elections. India has also voiced strong concerns about the 'disturbing pattern of recurring attacks' on minorities in Bangladesh, urging that such incidents be dealt with 'swiftly and firmly.' The situation underscores a critical need for international oversight and pressure to ensure human rights and democratic processes are upheld in Bangladesh.