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DHAKA, May 17, 2025 (BSS) – Experts at a discussion today underlined the need for taking more proactive diplomatic stance by Bangladesh in support of the Palestinian cause.
ALAP – Argue Logical Act Positive, a public dialogue and research platform organized the discussion meeting titled ‘From Principle to Practice: Reassessing Bangladesh’s Foreign Policy on Palestine” at Shishu Kollyan Parishad at Topkhana Road in the capital, said a press release here.
The participants emphasized that Bangladesh’s support for an independent Palestine is a non-negotiable core value of its foreign policy.
Joint Chief Coordinator of the National Citizen Party (NCP) Arifur Rahman Tuhin, Security and Strategic analyst Brigadier General (retd) Abdullah Al Yusuf, Chairman of the Palestinian Returnee Freedom Fighters’ Association Ziaul Kabir Dulu, Sr. Joint Convener of the National Revolutionary Council Mohammad Shamsuddin, Assistant Professor of International Relations department of the Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) Md. Ataur Rahman Talukder, North South University faculty members Omar Nasif Abdullah and Zahidul Islam Miyaji, and author and researcher Moinul Islam Rakeeb, among others took part at the discussion.
Speakers highlighted that Bangladesh is a member of the OIC’s Al-Quds Committee and should leverage this role to encourage unity in the Arab world.
They said Bangladesh is not an enemy of any Muslim country and should play a leading role in fostering unity across the Muslim world.
The discussion also emphasized promoting Bangladesh’s stance on Palestine in international events through symbolic, non-verbal messages and non-track diplomacy.
Additionally, they recommended that the country’s foreign policy and historic support for Palestine be included in school curricula to educate the younger generation.
