The UK national election is going to be held on July 4, 2024, in English. Rishi Sunak, who has taken the lead of the Conservative Party in difficult times, has been forced to run away before the term after many ups and downs in British politics. And before that election, it was almost decided that the Labour Party was going to form the next government in the United Kingdom. Keir Starmer is going to be the Prime Minister if Labor forms the government. 

The party's relationship with expatriate Bangladeshis or immigrant minority groups in Britain is very close. If people from other parties are joining politics and immigrant ethnic groups, The latest major example of this is the current Prime Minister of the ruling party, Rishi Sunak. A total of 34 candidates, including various political parties and independents, are participating in this year's national elections. Although most may lose security । Yet the light of hope is that participation is increasing, with many candidates using the Palstein issue to campaign. A person of Bangladeshi origin is competing with Labor Party leader Keir Starmer himself. 

Roshanara Ali, Tulip Siddique, and Rupa Haque were elected as the first MPs of Bangladeshi origin from the Labor Party. Bangladeshis in the UK got a total of four MPs of Bangladeshi origin, including Afsana. And all were elected from the Labor Party। And it is assumed that if everything goes well, that number will increase in this election. There are discussions or campaigns; for the first time, the minister can be two people of Bangladeshi origin.

The main reason for this role was a statement by Labor leader Keir Starmer, which caused a huge reaction among British Bangladeshis. That reaction was natural. Especially in Bangladeshi-dominated East London, various protest programs are being held almost every day. 

Originally, the Daily Sun's election showdown was attended by Labour Party leader Keir Starmer. At that time, an illegal immigrant wanted to know his position on the issue.

At one stage of the reply, referring to Bangladesh as an example, Starmer said, “Those who have come to this country from a country like Bangladesh may be sent back. We can stop people from some countries from coming here.”

Referring to the Rwanda Asylum Plan as ‘expensive’, he said, “They will be sent back to the country from which they came. I'll confirm that.”

Note that in April 2022, the British government proposed an immigration policy called the Rwanda Asylum Plan. It said people identified as illegal immigrants or asylum seekers in the UK would be transferred to the East African country of Rwanda for resettlement rather than to the UK.

But the reality is that mentioning the name of Bangladesh is unrelated to the topic that Starmer spoke about. Bangladesh is not number 20 on the list of illegal immigrants coming into this boat. 

Apart from this, more than 120,000 people who went to the UK on visas have applied for political asylum in the last decade.

Pakistani nationals are at the top of these applicants। About 17,400 Pakistanis have applied for asylum. Then the position of Bangladesh। 7,400 Indians, 6,600 Nigerians, and 6,000 from Afghanistan have applied for political asylum. 

On behalf of the High Commissioner of Bangladesh appointed to the United Kingdom, it can be said that he protested in diplomatic language, Starmer's statement.

Mr. expressed regret by explaining it in the face of the cannon as soon as the response to the statement started. Starmer। Where he says, “I didn't want to hurt anyone। I am concerned that you are hurt by my words. And repeatedly mentioning his relationship with Bangladesh and the Bangladeshi community। He also said that his visit started with his visit to Bangladesh as MP for the first time.

But earlier, in response to this statement of the party leader, Sabina Akhtar, deputy leader and councillor of Tower Hamlets of the Labor Party, resigned from the Labor Party of Bangladeshi origin। 

Sabina Akhter said about her resignation on her X account, “When the leader of the party separates my community and insults my Bangladeshi identity, I can no longer be proud of the party.’

Labor Party election candidate Apsana Begum also reacted angrily. In a video message, Apsana Begum said, “I am clearly saying that as long as I am there, I will not tolerate accusations against the immigrant community. Our Bangladeshi community started the anti-apartheid movement in 1978. 25-year-old Altab Ali was killed in that movement in East London.

“Then our slogan was, ‘We were here, we'll be here’। If you vote for me, be sure to vote for a strong voice. Who will go to parliament and protect the rights and honor of our immigrant community by any means?”

MP Rushnara Ali, who has been elected four times in a row, said in his speech that "it is not right to call a country alone like this। It's wrong। I told my leaders, This alone creates misunderstandings.”

But still, the protest is not stopping. Starmer has to publicly apologize to the demands of Bangladeshis। Not only Bengalis but also the British mainstream mass media are widely discussed. It will always tell if Starmer will apologize। 

Keir Starmer had previously made such a statement about migrants arriving by boat in 2023 when he said “migrants crossing the English Channel would be treated as terrorists under the illegal immigration policy. Not British।

He also added that, first of all, we should think about how migrants cross the channel by boat; measures should be taken to stop it. It is important to break the trade that is being made with Adam. Moreover, those who are trying to enter the UK in violation of the laws of different countries are criminals; they have to be treated very hard. They can be called by what other name than terrorists. 

His attitude towards illegal immigrants is nothing new. He did not mention the name of any country then, and this time he mistakenly took the name of Bangladesh। Keir Starmer, as an individual, will receive widespread support from hardline anti-immigration nationalists. 

But the candidates of Bangladeshi origin who were nominated by the Labor Party are in trouble with his statement. Due to the statement that humiliated Bangladesh before the election, the winning candidates are very sure to come out through uncertainty and competition now. Because their rival candidates in these constituencies are of Bangladeshi origin, added to this are religious sentiments and the human emotions of Palestine. All gold has become a gift for independent candidates.

And especially the two seats in East London mainly played a big role in winning the votes of Bangladeshis। Now Keir opposes Labor's candidates in protesting Starmer's statement, then sinks his boat with protest। MP Gana of Bangladeshi origin is in today's position after a long period of time। So we have to increase our representation in Parliament by ensuring the continuity of their victory and increasing the number of winners. Otherwise, we will have nothing to do but protest rallies at Altab Ali Park and 10 Downing Street। Both emotions and conscience should be used.

The opinion of the columnist is solely his own.