Alarm along border as bullets from Myanmar land in Bangladesh

February 10, 2024

HNILA CORRESPONDENT Bullets from Myanmar landed in Bangladesh early on Saturday, sparking alarm along the border amid ongoing clashes in Myanmar’s Rakhine State, officials and local residents said. The incident occurred near a mosque in Whykong’s Majher Para, Teknaf, in Cox’s Bazar, without resulting in any casualties but raising fears of an escalation. Continue Reading

Myanmar seeks to repatriate security personnel via sea route

February 8, 2024

NEWS DESK Myanmar has expressed its intention to repatriate members of its armed forces and other security agencies, who have sought refuge in Bangladesh, using naval vessels.  This initiative, set to commence in the coming days, involves personnel from the Myanmar military, the Border Guard Police (BGP), police, and immigration departments. The decision was discussed […]Continue Reading

Total members of Myanmar security forces in Bangladesh now 330 as 2 more arrive

February 8, 2024

NEWS DESK Amid a conflict between the Myanmar military and the armed rebel group in Myanmar’s Rakhaine, two more members of Myanmar security forces took shelter in Bangladesh on Thursday, taking their total number to 330, said BGB. With this, a total of 330 members of Myanmar security forces including BGP, army personnel and immigration […]Continue Reading

327 Myanmar troops seek refuge in Bangladesh as 63 more cross border amid conflict

February 7, 2024

At least 63 Myanmar forces and border guards members took refuge in Bangladesh on Wednesday, fleeing the ongoing battle between Myanmar troops and the armed group called the Arakan Army. With the new infiltrations, a total of 327 Myanmar forces including BGP, army personnel and immigration officials are now taking shelter in Bangladesh, said Shariful […]Continue Reading

Ongoing situation in Myanmar discussed with India: Bangladesh foreign minister

February 7, 2024

NEWS DESK The ongoing conflict between the military junta and the rebels in Myanmar has been discussed with India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, said Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud. The issue of Rohingya repatriation was also discussed during the meeting held in New Delhi’s Sardar Patel Bhavan yesterday, reads a press release from the Ministry […]Continue Reading

Members of Myanmar Forces: 264 now in Bandarban

February 6, 2024

NEWS DESK At least 264 members of Myanmar forces and border guards had taken refuge in Bangladesh as of Tuesday, fleeing the ongoing battle between Myanmar troops and the armed group called Arakan Army. As many as 114 of them crossed the border on Tuesday morning, and 35 others came later, according to Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman […]Continue Reading

Will discuss Myanmar situation during Delhi visit: Bangladesh foreign minister

February 6, 2024

STAFF REPORTER Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud will address the ongoing situation at the Myanmar border during his visit to New Delhi. He shared this information during a press conference organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday (February 6th). The foreign minister was scheduled to leave for Delhi Tuesday night on a three-day […]Continue Reading

Bandarban district orders evacuation of 240 families amid border tensions

February 6, 2024

DESK REPORT In response to rising tensions along the Bangladesh-Myanmar border, Bandarban’s deputy commissioner has directed the relocation of 240 families from the Naikhongchhari border area to safer locations.  The directive was issued during a border inspection by Deputy Commissioner Shah Mujahid Uddin on Tuesday (February 6th), highlighting the government’s Continue Reading

BGB intercepts boat carrying 65 Rohingya near Teknaf

February 6, 2024

TEKNAF CORRESPONDENT Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) personnel have thwarted an attempt by a boat laden with 65 Rohingya to enter Bangladesh from Myanmar.  The interception occurred near the zero line of the Naf River in Damdamia, Hnila Union, Teknaf Upazila, Cox’s Bazar, around 2 PM on Tuesday. Lieutenant Colonel Md. Mohiuddin Ahmed, commander of Teknaf […]Continue Reading

Five Bangladeshis wounded by gunfire from Myanmar

February 6, 2024

STAFF REPORTER In Cox’s Bazar’s Ukhiya, specifically in the areas of Palongkhali and Thaingkhali, four Bangladeshis have been injured due to gunfire originating from Myanmar.  These incidents occurred from the morning until 8 PM on Tuesday, February 6th. The injured have been identified as Ayubul Islam from the Nolbonia area of Palongkhali Union, Anwar Hossain Continue Reading