Bangladesh sends 330 back to Myanmar, including BGP members

February 15, 2024

TEKNAF CORRESPONDENT The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has repatriated 330 Myanmar citizens, including members of the Border Guard Police (BGP), who had fled to Bangladesh seeking refuge amid ongoing conflicts in Myanmar.  The handover took place on Thursday morning under the oversight of BGB’s Cox’s Bazar region. This group comprised 302 BGP personnel, four of Continue Reading

Bangladesh set to return 330 fleeing Myanmar security forces

February 14, 2024

UKHIA CORRESPONDENT Bangladesh is preparing to repatriate 330 members of Myanmar’s military and Border Guard Police (BGP) on Thursday, after they sought refuge amid clashes with the Arakan Army, an insurgent group, officials said. The repatriation, overseen by the navy, is scheduled for 8 a.m. on February 15 at the naval jetty in Inani, Cox’s […]Continue Reading

India, Bangladesh to jointly counter any threat posed by Myanmar conflict: Foreign minister

February 12, 2024

NEWS DESK Bangladesh and India have agreed to work together tackle the regional security threat stemming from the ongoing conflict in Myanmar, Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud announced on Monday. The announcement came during a media briefing at his ministry in Dhaka, following Mahmud’s official visit to India. In discussions with Indian National Security Adviser Continue Reading

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