Bangladesh has strongly condemed the 'unlawful and aggressive military attacks' carried out by Israel against Iran.
"This blatant act of aggression is a grave violation of international law, the UN Charter, and Iran’s sovereignty. Such reckless actions by Israel threaten to destabilise the region and undermine global peace and security," said Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Sunday .
He made the remarks while speaking at 51st session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) being held in Istanbul on June 21-22, under the chairmanship of Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.
Bangladesh called for an immediate end to such provocations and urged the international community to hold Israel accountable while working collectively to ensure peace through diplomacy and respect for international norms.
Bangladesh said it remains steadfast in upholding the principles of peace, solidarity, and development, as enshrined in the OIC Charter.
"Let us reaffirm our shared principles of justice, equity, and unity. Let us work together to strengthen the OIC — not only just confined in a calendar of events but as an engine of transformation for the Muslim world," said the Foreign Adviser.
"From the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza to the protracted plight of the Rohingyas, and from climate vulnerability to economic dislocations, and now the Israeli aggression against Islamic republic of Iran; all calling for a revitalided, dynamic and responsive OIC," Hossain said.
Regrouping such as today’s gives an opportunity to unitedly brainstorm, reflect and chart out a common future path, he said.
The dire situation in Palestine is surely a litmus test for the Muslim as well as global community and I n plain and simple words, humanity cannot afford to fail in this critical front, he said.
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It has been more than 600 days, the Israeli brutal aggression is continuing in Gaza.
Bangladesh strongly condemns the Israeli genocidal intent and onslaught in Gaza.
"This continues to result in the loss of innocent lives, destruction of civilian infrastructure, and systematic violations of international human rights and humanitarian law," Hossain said.
"We call for an immediate and lasting ceasefire, unrestricted humanitarian access, and a credible, irreversible path toward a two-state solution, with East Jerusalem as the capital of an independent and sovereign Palestine based on the 1967 borders," he added.
Bangladesh said the OIC must remain united and vocal in demanding justice and accountability through the ICJ and ICC. "Our solidarity must translate into strategic and sustained action," Hossain said.
Earlier on June 13, Bangladesh unequivocally expressed its strong condemnation and deep concern over the latest Israeli military attacks against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Bangladesh calls upon all parties to exercise the utmost restraint and refrain from any actions that may further escalate tensions in an already volatile region.
Bangladesh urges the United Nations and the international community to act collectively in support of a stable Middle East, underscoring that diplomacy and mutual respect remain the only viable path to lasting peace.