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DHAKA, Jan 12, 2026 (BSS) – Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam today said that the government recognized the significance of the UN Security Council decision to establish the international stabilization force (ISF) for Gaza and is carefully considering the matter of joining the force.
“We recognize the significance of the UN Security Council decision to establish the ISF and understand that some Muslim countries are interested in participating in the force. We are also carefully considering the matter,” he told BSS regarding the Bangladesh’s stance in joining the ISF.
As one of the largest contributors to UN peacekeeping forces and an ardent supporter of the Palestinian cause, the press secretary said, “Our interest in participating in the ISF is contingent on the fulfillment of a number of principles”.
These include, among others, that the ISF should be temporary and operate under a clear UN Security Council mandate; that there must be permanent ceasefire and complete withdrawal of all Israeli forces from Gaza; and that the responsibities for Gaza will be transferred to the Palestinians, he added.
“We note that the United Nations Security Council, on 17th November 2025, adopted resolution 2803 which provided for, among other things, the establishment of an international stabilization force (ISF) for Gaza,” the press secretary said, adding, all Muslim countries members of the Security Council voted for the resolution.
A number of other Arab and Muslim countries jointly recommended the adoption of the resolution by the Security Council, he added.
“We remain steadfast in our support for the right of the Palestinians to self determination and the establishment of a sovereign Palestinian State based on 1967 borders with Al Quds Al Sharif as its capital,” Shafiqul Alam said.
As the third largest Muslim nation in the world, he said, Bangladesh has consistently condemned Israeli genocide in Gaza, and called for its immediate end and the complete withdrawal of all Israeli forces from the territory.
