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Bangladesh tightens border security with Myanmar
Bangladesh has tightened its security along its border with Myanmar to stop illegal infiltration, a security official said Saturday.
Bangladesh has tightened its security along its border with Myanmar to stop illegal infiltration, a security official said Saturday.
“Three of our battalions (some 400 troops) are guarding the border with Myanmar to restrict any illegal entry,” a Bangladesh Rifles border guard officer told AFP, requesting anonymity.
He said the step was taken after local newspapers carried exaggerated reports about illegal cross-border traffic.
More than 280,000 Myanmar Muslims, known as Rohingyas, entered Bangladesh in 1991, claiming they were victims of repression and human rights violations. Bureau Report
He said the step was taken after local newspapers carried exaggerated reports about illegal cross-border traffic.
More than 280,000 Myanmar Muslims, known as Rohingyas, entered Bangladesh in 1991, claiming they were victims of repression and human rights violations. Bureau Report