Bangladesh’s Border Completely Under the Control of Arakan Army. According to retired Lieutenant General Mohammad Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, Home Affairs Advisor, the “Arakan Army” controls the whole 271-kilometer border between Bangladesh and Myanmar. He indicated that the territory belongs to Myanmar, but the border area is controlled by the Arakan Army. As a result, Bangladesh must interact with both sides on border issues.
Bangladesh’s Border Completely : On Monday, December 30, the Home Affairs Advisor made these statements while visiting the Teknaf border areas in Cox’s Bazar. Earlier, at 11 a.m., he landed by helicopter at the headquarters of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Battalion 2 in Teknaf.
After arriving, he spoke with BGB members before visiting the Dumdumia estuary of the Naf River. Standing at the river’s estuary, he inspected the border and spoke with BGB and other security personnel. He also addressed questions from media.
The present government’s Chief Advisor described the administration as worldwide respected, stating that Dr. Khalilur Rahman, a reputable and expert professional, has already been selected to handle the Myanmar and Rohingya concerns. He is constantly monitoring the situation.
He promised that there are no problems in the border areas since members of the BGB and other troops are conducting their responsibilities with extreme caution. The emphasis is on maintaining law and order throughout the area.
The Home Affairs Advisor acknowledged the influx of 50,000 to 60,000 additional Rohingyas into the nation as a result of the war in Myanmar’s Rakhine state, but said these new immigrants had not been registered. A high-level government decision on whether or not they will be registered is urgently required, but none has yet been made.
The advisor stated that the freshly arrived Rohingyas come as a result of humanitarian issues, with many of them gravely injured. This has made their repatriation a tremendously complicated matter. The new arrivals are receiving vital food aid through a variety of ways.
In response to a question, he indicated that Teknaf and its adjacent areas, particularly Badi, have long been associated with drug-related operations. The drug problem in this area is firmly entrenched. Some criminals had long controlled drug trafficking on the Bangladeshi side of the Naf River, at Jaliar Dia Char. However, after the present administration gained office, they were evicted from the char. He was optimistic that drug control would be established gradually.
He urged all border people to help by sharing information and advocated for coordinated actions. Furthermore, he asked mosque leaders (maulanas) to raise awareness about drug issues at Friday prayers (Jumu’ah) and other events.
He claimed that the resumption of fishing in the Naf River and the establishment of a livestock import route are contingent on the situation in Myanmar. The advisor claimed that shooting is frequently heard on the Bangladeshi side, and shells occasionally land on Bangladeshi territory. As a result, fishing on the Naf River is currently unsafe. Decisions on these matters will become possible as the situation improves.
He also stated that the suspension of cow imports has satisfied local farmers, as there is no lack of livestock in the country. Once the situation has stabilized, conversations with both sides will determine the corridor’s destiny.
On Monday morning, the advisor flew by helicopter from Tejgaon Old Airport to the Teknaf Battalion. He reviewed the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) operations at the Teknaf Battalion, Damdamia Border Outpost (BOP), and the Naf river. He was accompanied on his visit by the Director General of the Border Guard Bangladesh, the advisor’s private secretary, and an assistant private secretary.
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