Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said intensified global steps were needed to stop the war in Ukraine as it continued to cause misery for common people across the world. 

Speaking to the CNN in an exclusive interview, she said, "I feel that the world should come forward to stop the war as the common people are suffering." 

On Bangladesh's stance on the war, Hasina said, "We believe in a peaceful solution. If there is any conflict, it can be solved through dialogue. We [Bangladesh] never support any kind of invasion or any conflict." 

Numerous questions regarding the Ukraine crisis, Bangladesh's relations with China, including its loan issues, and the Rohingya crisis largely featured on the first episode of the interview.

CNN is set to air the second episode of the interview later this evening. The interview was conducted by the network's famed journalist Richard Quest.

Hasina said Bangladesh's foreign policy is very clear. "Friendship to all, malice to none...we're following that, so, when we see any human rights violation or invasion, we definitely oppose it".

She, however, said no war could be one-sided as it needed the involvement of both, adding, "I believe each country has its own rights to live in their own territory [with freedom] and protect their own territory."