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Truth and reconciliation in Bangladesh

EDM (Early Day Motion) 1695: tabled on 16 July 2025

Tabled in the 2024-26 session.

This motion has been signed by 2 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House notes that the interim government in Bangladesh, as part of its ongoing effort to alter the legal and constitutional framework of governance and administration, may prioritise the formation of a truth and reconciliation commission; believes that inclusive elections should help in restoring political order, social harmony and economic development; considers that now is the right time to introduce suitable constitutional and legal safeguards for minority communities including reserved seats in Parliament; and calls on the interim government in Bangladesh to establish a minority commission to act as an ombudsperson on issues pertaining to the minority communities.

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.