DHAKA, 16 February 2022, (TON): Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has urged Canada to assist Gambia financially for the proceeding of the Rohingya genocide case against Myanmar in the International Court of Justice case.

A foreign ministry press release said “the minister made the remark while holding a virtual meeting with Canadian International Development minister Harjit Sajjan on Monday marking the 50th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two nations.”

During the meeting, Momen urged Canada to take a leadership role in resolving the Rohingya crisis fearing that their prolonged stay here may result into huge security threat and regional instability due to the possible emergence of extremism and terrorism in the camps.

The foreign minister thanked Canada for its consistent political and humanitarian support for the displaced and persecuted Rohingyas as well as the ongoing genocide case in the ICJ.

Dr Momen also reiterated Bangladesh’s strong expectation that Canada would deport Nur Chowdhury, the convicted killer of the Father of the Nation Bangbandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, to ensure justice and rule of law.