British PM raises rights issues in Bangladesh

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LONDON, Dec 14 (AFP): Prime Minister David Cameron said Britain should not be scared of raising human rights issues with Bangladesh as it marks the 40th anniversary of its independence Friday. Rushanara Ali, the first person of Bangladeshi origin elected to the British legislature, paid tribute Wednesday in the lower House of Commons to the contribution that the parliament made in supporting Bangladesh in its 1971 fight for secession from Pakistan. She asked Cameron if, given low-lying Bangladesh's vulnerability to climate change, it was now more important than ever to protect developing countries from its effects. "I absolutely agree with the honourable lady and I think the whole house should recognise what she's done in raising this issue at this time as Bangladesh approaches this important anniversary," Cameron replied.