A report issued by the UK's All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Commonwealth Affairs, which criticised Bangladesh's interim government, has been withdrawn after facing significant backlash.
The report, published in November of last year, drew widespread criticism for allegedly containing numerous inaccuracies.
Following a complaint in the House of Commons by a Labour Party MP, officials have confirmed that the report is no longer being distributed and is currently "under review."
The contentious report included severe criticisms of the interim government established after the ousting of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina.
It also targeted Nobel Laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus with several accusations.
Andrew Rosindell, the Conservative chair of the APPG, stated in a press release, "Bangladesh deserves a prosperous future, where opportunities are open to all, not just those supporting the ruling party. Without immediate change, the international community’s hopes for the new government could dissipate."
The report accused Dr Yunus's government of using the law as a "political weapon" and of supporting "extremist Islamists."
Experts have criticised the report for being riddled with false information and biased towards the ousted Hasina government.
Labour MP Rupa Huq, who recently returned from Bangladesh, vehemently criticised the report in the House of Commons this week, describing it as a "malicious effort" against Bangladesh's interim government.
