On the eighth anniversary of atrocities against the Rohingya in Myanmar’s Rakhine State, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) reiterated its unwavering support for the persecuted community.
In a statement, the OIC called for justice, accountability, and durable solutions while urging stronger international solidarity. The organization highlighted that over one million Rohingya remain in refugee camps in Bangladesh and other host countries, while thousands still inside Myanmar face killings, discrimination, and gross human rights violations.
The OIC reaffirmed support for international legal initiatives, including the ongoing case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), and pressed Myanmar’s military and the Arakan Army to comply with the ICJ’s provisional measures.
The group praised Bangladesh and other member states for sheltering Rohingya refugees and urged the global community to continue humanitarian aid while pushing Myanmar to ensure safe, voluntary, dignified, and sustainable repatriation.

Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain has urged immediate and practical measures to halt Israel’s ongoing military aggression and genocide against the Palestinian people.

Speaking at the emergency session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in Jeddah, Hossain called for a permanent ceasefire, unhindered humanitarian access to Gaza, and a credible, irreversible roadmap for a two-state solution based on the 1967 borders.

He reaffirmed Bangladesh’s unwavering support for Palestine’s just struggle, stressing that the country will back any OIC or Muslim Ummah proposal in favor of Palestinian rights.

Bangladesh has officially signed the constitution of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Labour Center. The signing ceremony took place in Jeddah on Sunday, with Labour Adviser Sakhawat Hossain representing Bangladesh. OIC Assistant Secretary General Dr. Ahmed Kawesa Sengendo warmly welcomed the adviser. Both parties emphasized the significance of the signing, which will enable Bangladesh to play a more active role in promoting labor rights and workers’ welfare within the OIC framework. Adviser Hossain noted that Bangladesh is a signatory to all core ILO conventions and protocols and has made significant strides in improving worker safety, health, minimum wages, and welfare. Sengendo expressed appreciation for Bangladesh’s commitment.