Groups representing minorities in Bangladesh have criticised British Labour MP Rupa Huq for not meeting Hindu and other minority communities during her recent trip to Dhaka. They expressed concern that her visit missed addressing the violence and persecution of these groups. Huq, who attended as part of a trade delegation, defended her activities, but communities felt the true narrative was not conveyed.
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