, May 2 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) on Friday responded to remarks made by Opposition Leader in Parliament Dr Shafiqur Rahman, stressing that Bangladesh's stance on the ongoing conflict in the West Asia region has been widely appreciated across the region.

In his speech at the Jatiya Sangsad on April 30, the Opposition Leader questioned why a friendly country appeared to suggest that Bangladesh had not stood by them during a difficult time.

The MoFA, in a statement however, said Bangladesh's balanced and constructive policy has received positive recognition from regional countries.

As an example, the ministry cited a recent statement from the Iranian Embassy in Dhaka, which commended Bangladesh's approach.

The embassy al...