Student Protests in Bangladesh, July 2024: FCDO Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State statement

Catherine West, a government official in charge of international affairs, stated:

The UK Government is very worried about the violence that has taken place after protests in Bangladesh.

In the UK, we believe in upholding basic freedoms and honoring human rights, such as the freedom to protest and gather peacefully.

We plead with both parties to cease the violence and seek a peaceful resolution moving forward.

Call this number: 020 7008 3100.

Get in touch with the FCDO Communication Team by sending an email (which is checked round the clock) as a first step, and we will reply as quickly as we can.