Diplomats of different countries stationed in Dhaka appreciated Bangladesh’s “extreme patiently” role of peacefully handling the tense situation prevailing on the Bangladesh-Myanmar border instead of “stepping into Myanmar’s provocation”, reports BSS.
“They assured us (diplomats) that their respective country will support Bangladesh at the UN (regarding the issue),” acting Foreign Secretary Admiral (Retd) Khurshed Alam told the reporters after briefing the diplomats (except ASEAN countries) on the situation along the Bangladesh-Myanmar border at the state guesthouse the Padma on Tuesday.
During the brief, Dhaka asked the diplomats to take action so that the falling of mortar shells and bullets from the Myanmar side does not happen anymore.
"We told them that Myanmar should not be allowed to destabilise the whole region and create obstacles for Rohingya repatriation," he said adding that Bangladesh will not fall prey to Myanmar's provocation.
Alam said they urged the diplomats to take action so that Myanmar’s internal conflicts do not create any pressure on the Bangladeshis.
In response, the envoys took note of Bangladesh's concerns and ensured to duly convey those to their respective capitals.
Replying to a query, Alam said the Myanmar side always makes common claims that the mortar shells were landed in Bangladesh launched by Myanmar’s internal rebel groups-Arakan Army and ARSA.
The ongoing conflicts between the Myanmar military and Arakan Army have been creating panic on the Bangladesh side of the border while a Rohingya man was killed and five others injured as mortar shells landed on the no-man's land on Friday last.
The following day, the foreign ministry summoned Myanmar Ambassador to Dhaka Aung Kyaw Moe for the fourth times in a month to hand over Dhaka’s protest note regarding the issue.
Bd-pratidin English/Golam Rosul
