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- October 18, 2024
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Bangladesh protested against Myanmar over the shooting incidents on Bangladeshi trawlers between Teknaf and St. Martin's island of Cox's Bazar, which is adjacent to the Myanmar border.
An official from the Bangla
foreign ministry disclosed that Dhaka had sent a protest letter to Myanmar
regarding the incidents, reported Daily Bangladesh on Friday.
"We have sent a notice
to Myanmar protesting the shooting incidents. No bullets should target
individuals in Bangladesh," quoting the official, the media outlet
reported.
Earlier, Dhaka protested the
incidents of shelling by the military junta inside Bangladesh.
"Any conflict inside Myanmar is their internal
affairs, but that should not affect the people and properties of
Bangladesh," added the official.
As renewed fighting in
Myanmar spread across Naf river, which separates the neighbouring countries,
created a panicky situation among the residents of Shah Porir Dwip in Teknaf of
Cox's Bazar.
The fighting escalated after
a Myanmar warship arrived on Naf river, opposite to Shah Porir Dwip on 12 June.
e local residents could not
sleep for the whole night due to heavy explosions in Myanmar that continued
till 11 am on 13 June.
Due to continued fierce gun
fighting between the junta forces and Arakha Army AA fighters since February,
many junta soldiers retreated and some entered in Bangladesh.
On 13 June, Myanmar foreign
minister U Than Swe and Bangladesh ambassador Md Monwar Hossain discussed in
NayPyiTaw about the continued collaboration between the two neighbouring
countries. They also emphasised on maintaining stability and peace in promoting
people-to-people contacts. During the meeting, there was however no mention of
the protest letter from Dhaka. (Photo: Internet)