STAFF CORRESPONDENT

Sixty-seven members of Bangladeshi civil society have urged India and Pakistan to prevent any violations of the recently announced ceasefire, warning that only genuine political will and dialogue can ensure peace in the region.

In a joint statement issued yesterday, the signatories welcomed the ceasefire as an urgently needed step towards de-escalation and regional stability. However, they expressed alarm over reports of renewed shelling and power blackouts along the border.

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