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Bangladesh Army’s Secret Role in Rakhine and Yunus’s Covert Strategy: Is Bangladesh’s Map About to Change?

South-East Asia is fast becoming the epicenter of a new wave of geopolitical instability. At the heart of this tension lies Myanmar’s Rakhine State and its surrounding areas, where multiple ethnic rebel groups, along with regional and international powers, are becoming entangled in pursuit of strategic interests. Reports of the Bangladesh Army’s involvement in a potential U.S.-backed proxy operation are adding new complexity to the conflict.

Logistical Preparations and Drone Technology Deployment in Teknaf-Cox’s Bazar

Reliable sources reveal that the Bangladesh Army has been building extensive military infrastructure in Cox’s Bazar and Teknaf. A massive logistics base is reportedly under construction along the Teknaf border, intended to supply “non-lethal” aid—such as food and medicine—to insurgent groups like the Arakan Army (AA) and Chin National Front (CNF).

Simultaneously, the expansion of the Cox’s Bazar Airport is nearing completion. It is reportedly being converted into a drone base that will deploy advanced Turkish-made drones with U.S. technical assistance. This installation is expected to play a pivotal role in surveillance and intelligence gathering over the Rakhine region.

Presence of Arakan and Chin Rebels in Bangladesh and U.S. Involvement

According to special security sources, representatives from the Arakan Army and CNF are currently in Dhaka, where they have held secret meetings with senior U.S. diplomatic and military officials. Among those involved are Chargé d’Affaires Susan Stevenson and two Assistant Secretaries of State for South and East Asian affairs.

The primary objective of these meetings, sources claim, is to develop an effective militia-based combat strategy against the Myanmar military junta, with Bangladesh serving as a key logistical and intelligence hub.

Humanitarian Corridor Plan Linked to Rohingya Repatriation

A plan dubbed the “aid corridor,” spearheaded by Bangladesh’s National Security Adviser Khalilur Rahman, has been proposed to facilitate the post-conflict repatriation of at least 80,000 Rohingya refugees to the Buthidaung and Maungdaw areas of Rakhine. The interim government led by Muhammad Yunus has reportedly already prepared a list of potential returnees.

While the initiative may help restore Bangladesh’s humanitarian image globally, critics argue that it also serves to cloak the country’s newly adopted geopolitical role.

ARSA Reunification Strategy and the ‘Arrest Drama’ in Narayanganj

The recent so-called “arrest” of ARSA leader Ataullah Abu Ammar Jununi and his associates in Narayanganj has triggered public curiosity. While the government labels it a crackdown, analysts suggest a more complex reality—an effort to incorporate ARSA into a broader rebel coalition. Despite existing ideological divides, efforts appear to be underway to forge a military alliance among the factions.

Strategic Proximity Between Bangladesh Army and Washington

Senior officers within the Bangladesh Army’s Directorate of Military Operations have long been involved in plans to expand strategic influence in the region. A recent meeting between U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) Deputy Commanding General J.B. Vowell and Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker Uz-Zaman is believed to be part of this overarching strategy.

The “Arakan Federation” Blueprint: A Geopolitical Detonation?

Analysts speculate that the end goal of these military activities may not be limited to control over Rakhine, but the creation of a larger “Arakan Federation.” This proposed federation could include border regions from both Bangladesh and India—such as Teknaf, Bandarban, Manipur, and Mizoram.

If such a state-building effort is indeed underway, it could pose a grave threat not only to Bangladesh’s territorial integrity but also to the security of India’s northeast. Indian defense analysts have already expressed concern over the development.

Is Southeast Asia Headed Toward a Heated Future?

Should this alliance among Bangladesh, the United States, and ethnic insurgent groups become operational, a major geopolitical shift in Southeast Asia could be imminent. The repercussions would not only be military but also humanitarian, economic, and strategic in scope.

Ultimately, how powers like India, China, and the ASEAN nations respond will shape the emerging realities of this tense and rapidly evolving regional equation.

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