Dhaka, April 28 -- Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman has expressed hope that a verdict from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the ongoing Rohingya genocide case will be delivered soon.

Responding to a question in parliament on Tuesday, he said the legal proceedings aimed at establishing Myanmar's accountability for atrocities against the Rohingya are currently in a decisive phase.

"The case seeks to determine Myanmar's liability, halt ongoing persecution, ensure justice and compensation for victims, and take steps to prevent such crimes in the future," the minister said.

Khalilur noted that the case has already advanced to a "significant stage", including completion of written and oral hearings with participation from multiple...