Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has said no refugees would be allowed to enter Bangladesh this time amid the internal conflict in Myanmar, reports UNB.
“However, we have information this time they won’t be coming toward Bangladesh,” he told journalists after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's video conference with tea workers on Saturday.
Momen said different armed groups and the ruling junta have been locked in clashes in Myanmar recently.
During such incidents, he said, Myanmar nationals run towards Bangladesh fearing atrocities.
"Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) has already been instructed to remain vigilant so that no one can enter Bangladesh,” Momen said.
On Saturday morning, two helicopters and two aircraft reportedly appeared between pillar No 40 and 41 under Reju Amtali BGB BOP in Ghumdhum union of the Naikhonchhari upazila in Cox’s Bazar.
Locals reported firing from the aircrafts and dropping of two mortar shells near the Myanmar-Bangladesh border.
Law enforcement agencies have further strengthened security measures along Bangladesh-Myanmar border at Naikhongchhari point after the reported firing.
Bd-pratidin English/Lutful Hoque
