Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- Bangladesh's participation in the proposed International Stabilisation Force (ISF) for Gaza is likely to be decided by the next elected government, as officials emphasise that current discussions are preliminary and contingent on a clear United Nations mandate and political consensus at home.

Senior officials at the foreign ministry told the Financial Express on Tuesday that while the government agreed "in principle" to consider joining the force, the process of finalising such a decision was lengthy and subject to multiple conditions.

"Ultimately, the elected government will have to take the final decision," one official, involved in the process, stated noting that national elections were only days away.

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