Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain has said the interim government agrees in principle, subject to conditions, to the United Nations' proposal to establish a humanitarian corridor through Bangladesh to send aid to Rakhine.
He made this statement to journalists at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday.
The adviser said: "According to the United Nations' proposal, Bangladesh has agreed in principle to allow a humanitarian corridor to Rakhine. It will be a humanitarian passage. However, we have certain conditions. I will not go into details. If the conditions are met, we will certainly provide assistance."
Stating that Myanmar’s internal conflict is linked to Bangladesh’s interests, Touhid said: "A large population from Myanmar has taken refuge in our country, and we want to repatriate them. We must do whatever is necessary to facilitate their return."
He added: "The entire border is now under the control of a non-state actor. There is no control of Myanmar’s central government there. Therefore, for our own interests, some form of communication is necessary— although we cannot formally communicate with the non-state actor, it will not be possible for us to stay entirely disconnected even if we want to."
