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The Star
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Bangladesh recalls ambassador from Myanmar
Rohingya refugees gather for a rally marking the 6th anniversary of genocide day, in Ukhia on August 25, 2023. More than 1.2 million Rohingya are sheltering in Bangladesh. - AFP) DHAKA: Bangladesh has recalled its ambassador from Myanmar, a Bangladeshi foreign ministry official said on Thursday (May 29), after it acknowledged opening a communications line with a rebel army fighting its neighbour's military junta. Monowar Hossain, who had been serving in Myanmar's capital Naypyidaw since mid-2023, was told to return to Dhaka with immediate effect, said the official, describing it as an "administrative decision" without giving further reasons. Relations between Bangladesh and Myanmar have been strained by the Rohingya refugee crisis and border security concerns. A Myanmar junta spokesperson was not available for comment. More than 1.2 million Rohingya are sheltering in Bangladesh, with the UN warning that widespread hunger in western Rakhine state could trigger fresh displacement. Over 130,000 people are thought to have crossed in the past year, Bangladesh says. Bangladesh's National Security Adviser Khalilur Rahman said last week that Dhaka has opened informal communication channels with the Arakan Army, an ethnic armed group active in Rakhine, to maintain border stability. Dhaka also remains engaged with the Myanmar junta to pursue a long-term solution to the Rohingya crisis, Rahman said, including potential support for a proposed UN-led humanitarian corridor in Rakhine. But Bangladesh's army opposes that. "The army will not be involved in any activity that compromises the country's security," Colonel Shafiqul Islam, a senior Bangladesh army official, told reporters this week, of the aid plan. - Reuters
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Bangladesh recalls ambassador from Myanmar
DHAKA (Reuters) -Bangladesh has recalled its ambassador from Myanmar, a Bangladeshi foreign ministry official said on Thursday, after it acknowledged opening a communications line with a rebel army fighting its neighbour's military junta. Monowar Hossain, who had been serving in Myanmar's capital Naypyidaw since mid-2023, was told to return to Dhaka with immediate effect, said the official, describing it as an "administrative decision" without giving further reasons. Relations between Bangladesh and Myanmar have been strained by the Rohingya refugee crisis and border security concerns. A Myanmar junta spokesperson was not available for comment. More than 1.2 million Rohingya are sheltering in Bangladesh, with the U.N. warning that widespread hunger in western Rakhine state could trigger fresh displacement. Over 130,000 people are thought to have crossed in the past year, Bangladesh says. Bangladesh's National Security Adviser Khalilur Rahman said last week that Dhaka has opened informal communication channels with the Arakan Army, an ethnic armed group active in Rakhine, to maintain border stability. Dhaka also remains engaged with the Myanmar junta to pursue a long-term solution to the Rohingya crisis, Rahman said, including potential support for a proposed U.N.-led humanitarian corridor in Rakhine. But Bangladesh's army opposes that. "The army will not be involved in any activity that compromises the country's security," Colonel Shafiqul Islam, a senior Bangladesh army official, told reporters this week, of the aid plan.
Reuters
3 days ago
- Business
- Reuters
Bangladesh recalls ambassador from Myanmar
DHAKA, May 29 (Reuters) - Bangladesh has recalled its ambassador from Myanmar, a Bangladeshi foreign ministry official said on Thursday, after it acknowledged opening a communications line with a rebel army fighting its neighbour's military junta. Monowar Hossain, who had been serving in Myanmar's capital Naypyidaw since mid-2023, was told to return to Dhaka with immediate effect, said the official, describing it as an "administrative decision" without giving further reasons. Relations between Bangladesh and Myanmar have been strained by the Rohingya refugee crisis and border security concerns. A Myanmar junta spokesperson was not available for comment. More than 1.2 million Rohingya are sheltering in Bangladesh, with the U.N. warning that widespread hunger in western Rakhine state could trigger fresh displacement. Over 130,000 people are thought to have crossed in the past year, Bangladesh says. Bangladesh's National Security Adviser Khalilur Rahman said last week that Dhaka has opened informal communication channels with the Arakan Army, an ethnic armed group active in Rakhine, to maintain border stability. Dhaka also remains engaged with the Myanmar junta to pursue a long-term solution to the Rohingya crisis, Rahman said, including potential support for a proposed U.N.-led humanitarian corridor in Rakhine. But Bangladesh's army opposes that. "The army will not be involved in any activity that compromises the country's security," Colonel Shafiqul Islam, a senior Bangladesh army official, told reporters this week, of the aid plan.
News18
22-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
'Future Of Country Should Be Determined By Elected Govt': Bangladesh Army Chief Calls For Election By December
Last Updated: The Bangladesh Army Chief expressed concern over the interim government's actions and stated that crucial decisions are being made without consulting the Armed Forces. Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman on Wednesday addressed officers in his Durbar meeting amid growing speculation surrounding the proposed humanitarian corridor and the upcoming elections. In the meeting, the Chief of Army Staff (CAS) gave a strong and unequivocal message: any notion of a so-called 'bloody corridor" is completely unacceptable. According to sources in Dhaka who spoke to CCN News18, the Army Chief categorically said that the Bangladeshi army won't support or allow such a corridor under any circumstances. Further, National Security Advisor Dr. Khalilur Rahman said, 'I want to say it unequivocally—we have not talked to anyone about the corridor, and we will not talk to anyone." However, the difference in tone and emphasis between the Army Chief and the NSA has highlighted growing discontent within the interim government, headed by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. According to sources, the CAS expressed concern over the interim government's actions, stating that crucial decisions are being made without consulting the Armed Forces. advetisement He insisted that elections must be held by December and that the future of the country should be determined by an elected government—not by an unelected interim administration. Sources further said that the officer corps stands solidly behind General Waker-Uz-Zaman, ready to act on his command if necessary. The Army Chief also made it clear that the armed forces will no longer tolerate mob violence or lawlessness, signalling a move toward stricter enforcement of public order in the days ahead. Watch India Pakistan Breaking News on CNN-News18. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from geopolitics to diplomacy and global trends. Stay informed with the latest world news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : bangladesh Bangladesh Army Location : Dhaka, Bangladesh First Published: May 22, 2025, 08:33 IST
India.com
19-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
New corridor at Bangladesh and Myanmar border, 'dangerous plan' in name of Rohingya Muslims, tension for India due to...
File Photo (Indranil Mukherjee/AFP) New Delhi: Since Operation Sindoor, the world's attention has been focused on the India-Pakistan border, but something significant is also happening at the northeastern border of the country, namely Bangladesh. Due to the civil war in Myanmar, a large number of Rohingya Muslims have sought refuge in Bangladesh in recent years. Bangladesh is looking for a way to facilitate the return of the Rohingyas to Myanmar. Meanwhile, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres visited Dhaka in March and proposed the creation of a 'humanitarian corridor' for the return of Rohingya refugees. The interim government of Bangladesh, led by Muhammad Yunus is moving forward with this project. At first glance, this seems like a matter between Bangladesh and Myanmar, but this corridor could also become a concern for India due to the long border it shares with Myanmar and Bangladesh. According to a report by Firstpost, Bangladesh's National Security Advisor (NSA) and High Representative for Rohingya Affairs Khalilur Rahman intends to move forward with this corridor without any internal or external consent. Rahman is considered a staunch supporter of the United States, and it is believed that the United States is behind this corridor as well. Meanwhile, the Rohingya refugees settled in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, have been refusing to return to Rakhine, Myanmar. The Awami League, the party of Sheikh Hasina, is opposed to the government's decision to create a humanitarian corridor. Their argument is that the authority to make such decisions rests not with the interim government but with an elected one. The Awami League claims that this corridor could be used against the military junta in Myanmar. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has also criticized this. Many organizations are stating that the corridor poses a threat to Bangladesh's sovereignty. Decisions such as creating a corridor for Myanmar are bound to affect the fragile regional stability of India's neighborhood. Yunus's decision could strengthen the Arakan Army (AA), a rebel group fighting against the junta regime. This will help China increase its influence in Myanmar and will escalate regional instability. India is in contact with both sides. India has continued discussions with both parties – the junta and rebel groups – to secure its 1,640-kilometer-long border with Myanmar, but this corridor will complicate India's path. Khalilur Rahman's emphasis on a humanitarian corridor amidst political instability in Bangladesh indicates that Washington is working towards this. Recently, a significant cargo from the United States also arrived in Dhaka. This increases the likelihood that the corridor will be used to send weapons to the Arakan Army. There is also a fear that this corridor will not only be used to send military equipment to rebel groups in Myanmar, but it could also be used by terrorist organizations in Bangladesh for illegal drug trafficking. Myanmar is the largest center for opium cultivation and synthetic drug production. In this context, it is certain that concerns will increase for India along its long border with Myanmar and Bangladesh. This could lead to unrest along India's northeastern borders.
