A high-level international seminar examining Bangladesh’s political and democratic trajectory is set to take place at the House of Lords on Wednesday, 28 January, bringing together senior UK parliamentarians, legal experts, academics, policymakers, and representatives of the British Bangladeshi diaspora.
Titled “Bangladesh at the Crossroads: Democratic Stability, Investment and Diaspora Safety,” the seminar will be hosted in a Committee Room of the House of Lords and aims to provide a balanced parliamentary platform for discussion on Bangladesh’s governance, rule of law, investment climate, minority protection, and the evolving role of the diaspora in the country’s future.
The event is jointly organised by Lord Rami Ranger FRSA, Politika News, the Northampton British Bangladeshi Business Chamber, and the Centre for Global Policy and Governance (CGPG). Organisers say the seminar reflects growing interest within the UK Parliament and wider policy community in Bangladesh at a critical moment for its democratic institutions and international relationships.
The discussion will feature members of both the House of Lords and the House of Commons, alongside constitutional and legal experts, senior academics from leading UK universities, journalists, business leaders, representatives of human rights organisations, and prominent figures from the British Bangladeshi community.
Key themes expected to shape the discussion include democratic legitimacy and constitutional governance, electoral integrity and political participation, judicial accountability in line with international legal standards, and the role of diaspora engagement in strengthening investment, remittance flows, and long-term development. The seminar will also explore avenues for reinforcing UK–Bangladesh relations in the context of shared democratic values and economic cooperation.
According to the organisers, a formal post-seminar publication and e-book will be produced, compiling expert contributions, analysis, and policy recommendations emerging from the discussions.
The event comes amid heightened parliamentary and public interest in Bangladesh, particularly given the size, economic contribution, and political engagement of the British Bangladeshi diaspora in the United Kingdom.
Venue: Committee Room, House of Lords
Time: 3:15 PM
Date: Wednesday, 28 January 2026