Dhaka, Sept. 16 -- The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) will stand by Bangladesh in its efforts to ensure the speedy repatriation of Rohingyas to their homeland in Myanmar, newly elected OIC Secretary General Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed has said.

He made the assurance when Bangladesh's Permanent Representative to the OIC, Ambassador MJH Jabed, called on him in Jeddah on Wednesday and handed over a letter of felicitations from Foreign Minister and President of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly Dr Khalilur Rahman.

The OIC secretary general warned that the protracted Rohingya crisis can jeopardise regional security, causing immense suffering for all if it is not properly addressed.

During the meeting, the Bangl...