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on climate, Rohingya crisis at Commonwealth meeting.

The foreign minister also highlighted the ongoing case at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, “Gambia vs Myanmar”, over genocide. The merit phase hearings were held from January 12 to 29, 2026. Bangladesh has supported the case through the OIC and provided financial assistance, and has agreed to contribute further funds as costs have risen.

He said the Rohingya issue is being discussed at the current UN Human Rights Council session in Geneva. Bangladesh also organised a side event there on March 12, focusing on human rights, repatriation challenges and accountability.

The foreign minister added that the upcoming OIC Council of Foreign Ministers meeting is expected to adopt two resolutions on the Rohingya issue, with Bangladesh playing a leading role in drafting and negotiations.

Meanwhile, in reply to a supplementary question from Jamaat MP Mir Ahmad BinQuasem, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam said there is no fuel crisis in Bangladesh. At this point opposition members protested.

Shama said the prime minister held meetings with multiple ministries to import fuel from diverse sources. “Work is ongoing tirelessly to secure alternative sources beyond the Middle East, and we will succeed in that effort,” she said.

The state minister said that since the beginning of the Middle East conflict, the government’s first priority has been to ensure the safety of Bangladeshis living there