Dhaka, Oct. 3 -- Bangladesh on Friday described the interception of the 'Global Sumud Flotilla' in the international water as an act of flagrant violation of international law and a brazen manifestation of Israel's use of hunger as a weapon of war.

The government of Bangladesh deeply condemns the interception, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement.

The 'Global Sumud Flotilla' was carrying humanitarian assistance for the people of Gaza, by the Israeli occupying forces.

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