DHAKA, Nov 28, 2023(BSS) - President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister
Sheikh Hasina today firmly reaffirmed Bangladesh's continued support and
solidarity to the people and government of Palestine.

On the occasion of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian
People, the President and the Prime Minister issued separate messages urging
the international community and humanitarian organizations to work together
for ensuring dignified life of Palestinian people in their sovereign
motherland.

"On the solemn occasion of the International Day of Solidarity with
Palestinian people, I firmly reaffirm Bangladesh's continued support and
solidarity to the people and government of Palestine," the president said in
his message.

He said that Bangladesh as an independent nation always believes in freedom,
peace and democracy.

"We are also the largest contributing country in UN peace keeping mission,"
he added.

The President believed that war cannot bring peace rather destruction and
human right violation.

Bangladesh has unwavering support towards the inalienable rights of the
Palestinian people of self-determination and establishment of the State of
Palestine based on a two-state solution, he said.

Bangladesh never supports violation of human rights anywhere in the world, he
said, adding:"We always follow the ideology of secularism and peace guided by
our Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, and the
principles enshrined in our constitution."

"The people of Bangladesh would remain devoted to the solidarity of
Palestinian brothers and sisters, who have been deprived of their legitimate
rights of self-determination for more than fifty-six years," he continued.

Bangladesh strongly condemn the continued atrocities and bombing at the
residential areas and hospitals of Gaza causing death and injury of thousands
of innocent Palestinian civilians, including women, children, and elderly
persons, and the systematic gross violations of human rights against the
Palestinian people, he said.

"We demand for immediate ceasefire in Gaza and Palestine as a whole," he
said.

"We believe in peaceful solution of every crisis through dialogue. Bangladesh
always stands by the people and the government of Palestine," he said.

The President urged upon the international community and humanitarian
organizations to work in a body for humanity, just and righteousness.

"Let us work for the Palestinian people to give them a safe, fearless and
dignified life in their sovereign motherland," he hoped.

In her message, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said: "On the solemn occasion of
the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, Bangladesh
joins the international community in reaffirming its unwavering support
towards the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people of self-
determination and establishment of the State of Palestine on the basis of
two-state solution with pre-1967 borders and East Jerusalem as its Capital."

She said Bangladesh has always supported the just struggle of the oppressed
people against imperialism, colonialism or racialism all over the world.

"Our firm commitment is guided by our Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh
Mujibur Rahman and principles enshrined in our national constitution. The
people of Bangladesh would remain steadfast in expressing their solidarity
with their Palestinian brothers and sisters, who have been deprived of their
legitimate rights of self-determination for more than fifty-six years," she
said.

 Bangladesh reiterates its utter condemnation of ruthless killings of
innocent civilians including women and children and indiscriminate bombings
on the protected facilities such as refugee camps, schools, hospitals and
religious sites in Gaza, she added.

"The current war waged by Israel in Gaza targeting the civilians is
tantamount to collective punishment of Palestinian people and flagrant
violations of human rights and international humanitarian laws by Israel,"
the premier said.

She further said that Bangladesh demands an end of brutalities by Israel and
complete ceasefire.

"Bangladesh regrets that Israel continues to enjoy impunity despite its
disregard and violation of human rights and international humanitarian law,"
she continued.

"We strongly believe that the people of Palestine deserve justice and remedy,
which can only be done by securing a just solution for these people living
under continued occupation, including their inalienable rights to self-
determination," she said.

 
"We also believe that implementation of the relevant numerous UN resolutions,
the Quartet Road Map, the terms of reference of Madrid Peace Conference, the
Arab Peace Initiative and the efforts made by a number of UN Member States is
critical to revive the Middle East Peace Process and achieving a permanent,
peaceful and just solution to the issue of Palestine," she said.

The premier urged the international community to work together for effective
and decisive actions and step up the efforts to restore the legitimate rights
and aspirations of the Palestinian people to live in safety, stability and
dignity in a sovereign homeland.