Bangladesh welcomes Middle East ceasefire, calls for lasting peace

Government voices hope that the pause in fighting will open a path to durable peace across a volatile region

Bangladesh has welcomed the two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, expressing hope that all sides will honour the truce.

In a statement on Wednesday, the foreign ministry described the pause as “an encouraging development towards de-escalation in the region”.

“Bangladesh hopes that all parties involved will respect the ceasefire and utilise this opportunity constructively to work towards a durable and sustainable resolution and restore lasting peace and stability across the region.”

The government also praised diplomatic efforts that helped secure the ceasefire.

“Bangladesh appreciates all parties involved in the diplomatic efforts in facilitating the ceasefire,” the statement said.

Reaffirming its stance, the ministry added: “All disputes can and should be resolved peacefully through dialogue and diplomacy.”