Dhaka, May 26, 2025 — Calling the Bangladesh–Myanmar corridor issue “highly sensitive,” the Bangladesh Army on Monday reaffirmed that it will not compromise on national security or engage in any activity that could undermine the country’s sovereignty.
In a press briefing held at Army Headquarters in Dhaka, military officials emphasized that the armed forces remain fully committed to protecting the nation’s borders and are prepared to act “to the last drop of strength.”
The army also clarified that it has no direct communication with the Arakan Army (AA), a key armed group involved in the Myanmar conflict.
Regarding the tense border situation, the army reported that the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) is actively patrolling with weapons, a development the military considers deeply concerning. Officials noted that the border remains “extremely sensitive,” prompting the army to maintain maximum vigilance.
The briefing also addressed recent developments involving the Kuki-Chin National Front (KNF)—a banned militant group also known as the Bawm Party, which operates in the Chittagong Hill Tracts. Military officials cited social media reports indicating that 30,000 uniforms linked to KNF have been recovered.
“We are closely investigating how such a large number of uniforms came into the group’s possession, given that the entire Bawm community in Bangladesh consists of around 12,000 people,” an official said.
The army further reiterated its position that “push-ins” across the border are unacceptable, and confirmed that the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) is currently handling the situation. However, the military stands ready to provide support if needed.
The statements come amid growing regional instability, including escalating violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine State and increased militant activity along the Bangladesh–Myanmar frontier.
