, Sept. 12 -- Expressing unwavering solidarity with the Palestinian people, BNP Acting Chairman on Friday voiced deep concern over Israel's latest plans to expand illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank.

In a statement on his verified Facebook page, he warned that this move would further erase hopes for a viable Palestinian state and push the region closer to chaos.

"I strongly call upon the international community to condemn and put pressure on the Israeli government for their settlement plans and ask that the International Court of Justice not delay their verdict of a clear genocide in Gaza by the Israeli government while Palestinians suffer even more," the BNP leader said.

He said Bangladeshis around the world have always stoo...