Highlights
- Bangladesh walks out during Israeli delegation’s speech at a global road safety conference.
- Some social media claims misrepresented Bangladesh’s actions.
- Foreign Ministry clarifies Bangladesh’s position on Palestine is well-known.
- Public urged not to spread false information about the incident.
Walkout During Israeli Speech
At the 4th Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety held on 18 February in Marrakech, Morocco, several countries, including Bangladesh, walks out during the Israeli delegation’s speech.
Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed this in a statement on Friday.
Clarification by Foreign Ministry
The Ministry said some reports are misinterpreting the incident. Bangladesh was indeed among the countries that walked out.
“ফিলিস্তিন সংকট, ইসরায়েলের গণহত্যা ও ফিলিস্তিনিদের ওপর দমন-পীড়নের বিষয়ে বাংলাদেশের অবস্থান সুপরিচিত। এই নির্দিষ্ট পরিস্থিতি সম্পর্কে ভুল তথ্য ছড়ানো থেকে বিরত থাকতে সংশ্লিষ্ট সবাইকে পররাষ্ট্র মন্ত্রণালয় আহ্বান জানিয়েছে।”
Translation: “Bangladesh’s position on the Palestinian crisis, Israel’s atrocities, and the oppression of Palestinians is well-known. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has urged everyone to refrain from spreading false information about this specific situation.”
Read More: World Leaders Walk Out as Netanyahu Speaks at UN
Social Media Misrepresentation
Recently, some videos circulated on social media claiming that while many countries walked out, Bangladesh’s diplomats remained seated and supported the Israeli speech. The Foreign Ministry clarified these claims are false.
This step emphasizes Bangladesh’s consistent support for Palestinian rights and its opposition to Israeli actions against Palestinians.
Source: Kaler Kantho
