How Should Bangladesh Handle Myanmar’s Fleeing Soldiers?

THEIDIPLOMAT
By Shahariar Sadat and Arafat Reza
March 15, 2024

More and more Myanmar troops are seeking refuge in Bangladesh. Dhaka can use this situation to its advantage.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) personnel detain Myanmar Border Guard Police (BGP) and security forces seeking refuge in Cox’s Bazar district in Banglades

On February 6, 264 members of Myanmar’s border and security forces took shelter in Bangladesh to escape heavy fighting between Myanmar’s army and the Arakan Army. They were disarmed by the members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and taken to a safe shelter. Those who sustained critical injuries were given treatment at local hospitals.