Bangladesh observing Russia-Ukraine war

Bangladesh is observing the war between Russia and Ukraine.

In a reply to a question, Cabinet Secretary Khandaker Anwarul Islam said this at a press briefing in Secretariat after the cabinet meeting on Monday. 

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina chaired the meeting virtually from her official residence Ganabhaban while the ministers and state ministers joined from the Secretariat.

Asked if there was any discussion at the cabinet meeting about the war, the Cabinet Secretary said it was discussed. We are observing, definitely nothing was said in favour of war. 

“The foreign ministry and everyone else have been directed to observe [the situation] for another day or two,” he said.

Russia on Thursday invaded Ukraine and quickly announced that it had neutralised key Ukrainian military facilities, but fierce fighting has since raged.