Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain, now in Istanbul, has conveyed the OIC Member States that the interim government is committed to institutional reforms and restoring public trthrough a "peaceful and participatory" path forward.

He said Bangladesh is currently passing through a "historic democratic transition" under an interim government led by Nobel Peace Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus.

"At this historic juncture, we firmly believe that the solidarity of the OIC Member States is important in ensuring a successful, peaceful, and people-oriented transition in Bangladesh," Adviser Hossain said.

He made the remarks while speaking at 51st session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) being held in Istanbul on June 21-22, under the chairmanship of Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.

"Let us reaffirm our shared principles of justice, equity, and unity. Let us work together to strengthen the OIC — not only just confined in a calendar of events but as an engine of transformation for the Muslim world," said the Foreign Adviser.

Justice & Accountability

The meeting convened at a time of some serious trials for the entire Muslim Ummah.

"From the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza to the protracted plight of the Rohingyas, and from climate vulnerability to economic dislocations, and now the Israeli aggression against Islamic republic of Iran; all calling for a revitalized, dynamic and responsive OIC," Hossain said.

Regrouping such as today’s gives an opportunity to unitedly brainstorm, reflect and chart out a common future path, he said.

The dire situation in Palestine is surely a litmus test for the Muslim as well as global community. In plain and simple words, humanity cannot afford to fail in this critical front.

It has been more than 600 days, the Israeli brutal aggression is continuing in Gaza. Bangladesh strongly condemns the Israeli genocidal intent and onslaught in Gaza.

"This continues to result in the loss of innocent lives, destruction of civilian infrastructure, and systematic violations of international human rights and humanitarian law," Hossain said.

"We call for an immediate and lasting ceasefire, unrestricted humanitarian access, and a credible, irreversible path toward a two-state solution, with East Jerusalem as the capital of an independent and sovereign Palestine based on the 1967 borders," he added.

Bangladesh said the OIC must remain united and vocal in demanding justice and accountability through the ICJ and ICC. "Our solidarity must translate into strategic and sustained action," Hossain said.

Israeli Attacks Condemned

Bangladesh strongly condemned the unlawful and aggressive military attacks carried out by Israel against the Islamic Republic of Iran.

"This blatant act of aggression is a grave violation of international law, the UN Charter, and Iran’s sovereignty. Such reckless actions by Israel threaten to destabilize the region and undermine global peace and security," Hossain said.

Bangladesh called for an immediate end to such provocations and urged the international community to hold Israel accountable while working collectively to ensure peace through diplomacy and respect for international norms.

Bangladesh said it remains steadfast in upholding the principles of peace, solidarity, and development, as enshrined in the OIC Charter.

Rohingya Crisis

"In that spirit, I must draw your attention to another pressing humanitarian challenge — the prolonged and deepening Rohingya crisis," Hossain said.

For the past eight years, Bangladesh has provided shelter to over 1.2 million forcibly displaced Rohingyas who fled mass atrocities in Myanmar.

The ongoing conflicts and political crisis in Myanmar have worsened the Rohingya crisis.

"While we remain committed to humanitarian principles, the Rohingya crisis is no longer sustainable," Hossain said, adding that it can be a threat multiplier that can jeopardize regional and global security.

He said the ultimate solution lies in ensuring a safe, voluntary, and dignified repatriation to their homeland, the Rakhine State, Myanmar.

Bangladesh deeply appreciates the OIC’s legal initiatives at the ICJ and inclusion of Rohingya issue as one of the vital strategic goals under the OIC Ten Year Programme of Action (TYPOA).

"We now urge for enhanced diplomatic pressure on Myanmar, and meaningful burden-sharing among member states, while also assisting in financing the ongoing legal proceedings at the ICJ," Hossain said.

"I shall be remiss if I do not mention here the role being played by the Gambia and Foreign Minister Dr. Mamodou Tangara," he added.

Hossain also called for meaningful participation of all the OIC Member States in the upcoming High-Level Conference on Rohingya Muslims, scheduled for 30 September 2025 at the UN Headquarters.

Climate Resilience Initiative

As a climate-vulnerable country, Bangladesh feels that OIC should undertake a Climate Resilience Initiative, to coordinate adaptation, finance access, and technology transfer.

"OIC may also establish an OIC Innovation Network to connect our youth, researchers, and entrepreneurs," Hossain

said.

Enhancing intra-OIC trade and connectivity is essential to reap the collective economic potential, he said.

To address today’s global and regional challenges, Hossain said they should reinforce the OIC’s institutional capacity, responsiveness, and implementation mechanisms.

As part of Bangladesh’s renewed engagement, he said they have established an Independent permanent mission to the OIC and have appointed a Permanent Representative to the OIC.

"We lately signed the OIC Anti-Corruption Convention and the Labour Centre Statute. These are some of the steps toward deeper integration with the OIC’s normative and institutional frameworks," he said.