Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- Bangladesh has welcomed the ongoing dialogue between Hamas and Israel aimed at ending the war in Gaza.

In a statement on Thursday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Bangladesh believes that diplomacy and dialogue are the only means to resolve any conflict and commends all stakeholders for their efforts in facilitating this important diplomatic initiative to end the tragic crisis.

Bangladesh hopes that this process will lead to an immediate ceasefire, the restoration of humanitarian assistance and an end to the enormous suffering of the people of Gaza.

"By ending the ongoing war in Gaza, this diplomatic process would pave the way for the realisation of an independent and sovereign State of Palestine," read the statem...