Dhaka, Sept. 4 -- Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) needs to play its due role to stop fratricidal conflicts among Muslim countries.

"OIC should play its role to stop fratricidal conflicts among Muslim countries," she said.

The Prime Minister said this when visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met her at her office.

PM's Press Secretary Ihsanul Karim briefed reporters after the meeting.

The Prime Minister stressed the need for unity among the Muslim Ummah as the third party is being benefited due to divisions and conflicts among Muslim countries.

"Muslims are shedding blood while others are enjoying benefits out of that," Sheikh Hasina was quoted as saying....