Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud has called on the OIC member states to take alternate measures to end the conflict in Gaza, which has turned into genocide, and ensure humanitarian rights and human rights for the Palestinian people.
He was speaking at the 19th Extraordinary CFM of the OIC on Israel's aggression on the Palestinian people in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday.
The foreign minister reiterated Bangladesh's firm support for the cause of Palestine and called for an immediate ceasefire while ensuring the keeping of humanitarian corridors open.
He stressed the importance of the Islamic Financial Safety Net to ensure necessities for the Palestinians.
He mentioned the strong statement delivered by Bangladesh at the ICJ in February on the legal consequences arising from the policies and practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and hoped that peace would be established soon in the region, which is the demand of the Muslim Ummah.
Noting the current development at the United Nations Security Council, the foreign minister highlighted the need for its reform so that decisions on globally relevant issues could be reached.
He reiterated the need for unity in the Muslim Ummah and resolve on the part of all parties to end the atrocities against Palestinian people and help them to live safely and peacefully in their homeland.