Muslim countries should resolve disputes through dialogue: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday insisted that the Muslim countries should resolve their disputes through dialogue instead of fighting each other, as the outgoing Iranian ambassador called on her at Gono Bhaban.

“Any kind of dispute among the Muslim states, particularly the OIC member countries, should be settled through discussions,” PM's press secretary Ihsanul Karim quoted her as saying when Iranian Ambassador Dr Abbas Vaezi Dehnavi paid a farewell call on her.

The premier also urged the Muslim countries to continue mounting pressure on Myanmar for repatriation of Rohingyas.

She explained the government initiatives for their relocation to Bhashanchar island from their makeshift shelters in Cox's Bazar -- providing them a better living condition -- and consistent efforts for their safe and dignified return to Myanmar's Rakhine state.

The envoy said Tehran also wants repatriation of Rohingyas, adding that his country is raising funds for them.

PM's Principal Secretary Nojibur Rahman and Military Secretary Maj Gen Miah Mohammad Zainul Abedin were present at the meeting.