The Passage to Bangladesh’s Entry Into the Oic

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) was founded in 1969, and Bangladesh formally got admitted to the organization on 23 February 1974 more than two years after her independence. The Arab states delayed recognizing Bangladesh as an independent state due to the misconceptions fabricated by Pakistani propaganda. Nonetheless, the OIC made its best endeavors to include Bangladesh as its member to make it a universal and viable international Islamic organization. Bangladesh also demonstrated its sincere interest to be a part of OIC, especially for its economic, political and security interests. Bangladesh successfully removed the gross misunderstanding in the Islamic world through its constant and ceaseless efforts which paved the way for gaining rapid recognition from the Muslim states. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mijibur Rahman’s participation in the Lahore Summit marked a dramatic breakthrough and Bangladesh formally became a full-fledged member of the OIC. Admission to the OIC was a landmark diplomatic gain for Bangladesh in her relations with the Islamic world which paid much dividends in various sectors since 1974.