Overview
- Bangladesh’s national security adviser, Khalilur Rahman, told U.S. diplomats Allison Hooker and Paul Kapur in Washington that Dhaka wants to take part in the Gaza force.
- Dhaka described its position as an interest in principle and offered no details on the potential size, role, timing, or conditions of a contribution.
- A mid‑November U.N. Security Council resolution authorized a Board of Peace and a temporary International Stabilization Force for Gaza, but contributors and terms have not been finalized.
- News18, citing unnamed intelligence sources, reports the United States gave a green signal to Bangladeshi troop participation, a claim not confirmed by official statements.
- Reuters notes the Gaza ceasefire remains fragile with continued casualties and widespread displacement, underscoring the operational challenges for any deployment.