Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) members have pushed back some 475 Rohingyas who fled Rakhine state in the face of Myanmar security forces massive crackdown.
Teknaf BGB 2 Commander Lt Col SM Ariful Islam said: “They were sent back when they tried to trespass into Bangladesh by crossing the Naf river from last night to till Tuesday morning.”
Rohingyas, who have been sent back, included women, children and elderly people.
Last October, Rohingyas tried to intrude into Bangladesh in the same way after violent clashes broke out in Rakhine state.
This year, thousands of Rohingyas have already started gathering at Bangladesh border as fresh fighting erupted in Rakhine state between militants and security forces.
Thursday, June 04, 2026
