The British All-Party Parliamentary Group-APPG has expressed 'concern' over the ongoing political instability and deteriorating law and order situation in Bangladesh instead of the 'hopeful' situation created by the ousting of the Awami League government.

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy has been alerted to a recent APPG report, based on the testimony of various organizations and individuals, describing more than 2,000 atrocities.

Recently, this information has been reported in a report of the UK-based media Independent.

According to APPG's report, there was considerable progress in the economic and social spheres during the Awami League period, but there was a 'depressing situation in terms of favoritism, corruption and human rights'.

According to APPG, 'Our findings show a lack of trust in public institutions, democracy and free media. However, we have found evidence that questions the effectiveness of the new interim government. Ending the culture of using law as a political weapon and upholding human rights and the rule of law has become imperative. If you fail to do these things. The new interim government of Muhammad Yunus will not be a good influence'.

Commenting that the politicization of the judiciary is 'nothing new' in Bangladesh, the report said, Professor Yunus was sentenced to six months in prison after being accused of violating labor laws during the Awami League period.

However, our research has shown that there has been a fundamental change in the allegations leveled against the Awami League government and supporters. Allegations of corruption were expected to be brought forward, but the number of allegations of murder raised some serious questions about the judicial process.

According to the report, the Rights and Risks Analysis Group said that 194,000 Awami League leaders and activists have been accused in 268 cases. Among whom 26 thousand 268 names have been mentioned.

They told us, the filing of cases continues and it has become a trend in Bangladesh to file cases against hundreds of anonymous individuals on an allegation of persecuting political opponents.

Highlighting the fact that the journalism profession has been 'massively politicized' in Bangladesh for decades, the APPG said, we are told that as of October 22, at least 54 journalists considered supporters of the Sheikh Hasina-led government have been charged with various crimes, including genocide and crimes against humanity, and at least 6 journalists are detained in Bangladesh. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has widely condemned the crackdown on press freedom.

Of all the written evidence found in the investigation, we are most concerned about the security situation and the rule of law so far, the report said. The initial student protests, the development of their program into a larger movement and then the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government when thousands took to the streets were all well covered by the Bangladeshi and international media. …Our investigation uncovered a wealth of personal evidence that includes images of looting, arson and violence against individuals.

Highlighting the violence like the vandalism of various shrines including the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum, beating to death in Dhaka University, the report says that at least 21 people have been killed in 38 days by creating a 'mob' situation.

Five people were killed and 619 injured in political attacks in September, according to the Human Rights Culture Foundation. There were 53 cases of lynching, 12 shrines attacked and 6 extrajudicial killings between September 16.

A total of 5,818 weapons have been looted in the country as of September 5, according to the Rights and Risks Analysis Group. Of these, 3,933 were recovered and 1,885 weapons were missing—including rifles, SMGs, LMGs and pistols. Apart from this, 300,000 rounds of ammunition could not be recovered.

APPG says it has taken oral testimony from the Bangladesh Hindu Association (UK) and written testimony from members of the Hindu community living in Bangladesh. The APPG also heard details of the experiences of the Christian and Buddhist communities in Bangladesh. Moreover, they heard about the experiences of tribal communities.

According to the report, 2010 communal attacks took place between August 4 and August 20. Among these incidents, there are 9 cases of murder, 4 cases of rape, 69 cases of vandalism of places of worship and 915 cases of vandalism, looting and arson. The highest incidence of communal violence occurred in Khulna division, where four women were raped, one of them speech impaired.

Meanwhile, the British press Independent wrote, British Foreign Minister David Lammy responded to this report "with deep concern". He emphasized the importance of stability in the country due to Bangladesh's significant relationship with the UK.

Lammy also warned of a possible international backlash if the crisis worsens, with APPG reporting that 'Islamic extremism is on the rise' in Bangladesh.

He called for concerted efforts to support democratic governance and ensure protection of minorities in the region.

Bangladesh is an important trading partner in addition to being a member of the Commonwealth, APPG said. Moreover, since there are a significant number of expatriate Bangladeshis in the UK, they decided to investigate the situation in this country.

The report, compiled through written and oral testimony and media reports, aims to inform British policy makers about the current situation in Bangladesh and to 'sensitize' international partners about the urgent issues.

APPG chairman Tory MP Andrew Rosindale told The Independent the report is one step in our efforts to raise awareness of issues affecting key Commonwealth partners.

The results will be communicated to the government, charities and other partners involved in Bangladesh and the Commonwealth. Hopefully, these issues will be raised in Parliament and this report will help inform parliamentarians and decision makers.