UNB :
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has written to President of the State of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas and reiterated her pledge to support his endeavors in obtaining full membership of Palestine in the United Nations through advocacy in all international forums and beyond.
“I restate our call for a long term ceasefire and urge all concerned to exercise restraint to protect civilian lives and infrastructure,” PM Hasina said in her recent letter.
Upholding justice, peace and harmony is a core teaching of Islam and all great religions, Hasina said, adding that it is what
Bangladesh considers an antidote to all conflicts and sufferings. She conveyed her sincerest condolences to the government and the people of Palestine for the tragic loss of innocent lives including children, women and men during Israel’s unabated genocide in Gaza since October 2023.
“I acknowledge the receipt of your letter addressed to me delivered through your envoy and General Secretary of Fatah Central Committee on 19 March 2024.
