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High-Level Bangladesh Seminar to Be Held at the House of Lords on 28 January

A high-level international seminar titled “Bangladesh at the Crossroads: Democratic Stability, Investment and Diaspora Safety” will be held on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, at the House of Lords, London, bringing together senior parliamentarians, legal experts, academics, policymakers, and representatives of the British Bangladeshi diaspora.The seminar is jointly hosted by Lord Rami Ranger FRSA, Politika News, the Northampton British Bangladeshi Business Chamber, and the Centre for Global Policy and Governance (CGPG). The event aims to provide a balanced parliamentary platform to examine Bangladesh’s current political trajectory, democratic governance, rule of law, investment confidence, minority protection, and the evolving role of the diaspora.The discussion will feature Members of the House of Lords and House of Commons, 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 of the seminar include:Democratic legitimacy and constitutional governanceElectoral integrity and political participationJudicial accountability and international legal standardsDiaspora engagement, investment, and remittance growthStrengthening UK–Bangladesh long-term partnershipsA formal post-seminar publication and e-book will be produced, compiling expert contributions and policy recommendations arising from the discussions.The seminar reflects growing parliamentary and public interest in Bangladesh at a critical moment, particularly given the size and significance of the British Bangladeshi diaspora in the United Kingdom.Venue: Committee Room, House of LordsTime: 3:15 PMDate: Wednesday, 28 January 2026