As the tensions have escalated between the Arakan Army and the country's government forces in Myanmar, some members of Myanmar's Border Guard Police (BGP), along with other security personnel, have attempted to intrude Bangladesh aboard two wooden trawlers to save their lives amid the ongoing war.
Currently, these two trawlers were found floating in the Naf River after the failed attempt to intrude.
Bangladesh Coast Guard on Sunday intercepted the trawlers in the Teknaf-Myanmar transit ghat near Jaliapara of Teknaf Municipality.
The two trawlers have been carrying over a hundred members of Myanmar's security forces.
Calm returns to Teknaf border as gunfire in Myanmar subsidesOfficial statements from the Bangladesh Coast Guard and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) regarding this incident have not been received.
Wishing anonymity, a government official responsible for border duties stated: "Amid the escalating conflict in Myanmar, more than a hundred members of BGP along with other security forces attempted to intrude Bangladesh on two wooden trawlers in the river."
Patrols in the Naf River have been strengthened to prevent unauthorized entry, he said.
Teknaf Municipality's panel mayor Mujibur Rahman also confirmed the matter.
From Sunday morning until afternoon, tension has risen among border residents on both sides due to the sound of loud noise of gunfire from across the border. Additionally, Flames were seen on the other side of the border."
Furthermore, to prevent any unauthorized entry across the border, the BGB has intensified patrols significantly.
Over 100 Myanmar security forces take shelter in BangladeshMohammad Yunus, who came to visit the Teknaf-Myanmar transit jetty, said, "In the afternoon, we saw smoke rising from fires in Myanmar from the jetty.”
Border resident Mohammad Islam said: "Again, we have heard the loud sound of gunfire from Myanmar. Due to the ongoing conflict across the border, members of Myanmar's BGP are reportedly fleeing to Bangladesh. Additionally, Rohingya refugees are also attempting to cross the border."
Regarding this matter, Teknaf Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Mohammad Adnan Chowdhury said that border residents are still hearing sounds of gunfire from across the border on Sunday.
Besides, infernos have been observed on the other side of the Naf River.
“Additionally, some members of that country's BGP are attempting to enter here. However, our forces are prepared to handle any situation, said the UNO.
Regarding the issue, Lieutenant Colonel Md Mohammad Uddin Ahmed, commanding officer of Teknaf-2 Battalion of BGB, stated: "Today, gunfire has been heard at various places along the border. However, to prevent anyone from crossing the border again, we are maintaining the highest vigilance."
