London, July 11 -- UK Member of Parliament Bob Blackman has raised serious concerns over the rising threats faced by Hindu, Christian, Buddhist and Ahmadiyya minorities in Bangladesh, urging the British government to take diplomatic steps to ensure their protection and support democratic processes in the country.

"I raised my concerns about the rising threats to Hindu, Christian, Buddhist & Ahmadiyya minorities in Bangladesh. Peaceful Rath Yatra celebrations were recently attacked. The Government must press Bangladesh to protect minorities and uphold democracy," Blackman posted on X.

Addressing the UK Parliament, Blackman recalled his earlier interventions on the issue and a recent seminar he hosted to hear directly from affected commun...