State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam on Thursday said Bangladesh is better prepared so that none can enter from Myanmar now due to the deteriorated situation in Rakhine state.
"Our agencies are better prepared. BGB has been instructed to remain vigilant," he told reporters at his office at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reports UNB.
Shahriar, however, said they do not see any exodus like 2016 and 2017, though some people fear that the rest of Rohingyas will cross over into Bangladesh amid worsening situation in the Myanmar side.
He said what is happening in Myanmar is an internal issue of Myanmar.
Shahriar said they are giving utmost importance to keep the border secure.
The minister said the Myanmar side was warned twice in August following mortar shells landing in Bangladesh territory from Myanmar and strong protest was lodged in this regard.
Bd-pratidin English/Tanvir Raihan
