Myanmar Promises Not to Fire Shells inside Bangladesh Territory

Myanmar has confirmed that no more shells will fall on the Bangladesh border. At the same time, the country confirmed that no citizen of Myanmar will enter Bangladesh again.

Foreign Minister Dr. AK Abdul Momen said this in response to a question at a press conference organized on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's participation in the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

Meanwhile, he said, there is some conflict in Myanmar. Since knowing this, we have taken the necessary measures from our side. First of all, we have decided not to allow any Rohingya to enter Bangladesh. Our border police and other forces have already been alerted and they are on full alert.

He also said, "We have repeatedly requested the Myanmar government not to shoot at us." We have panic here. Myanmar heard the speech. We have informed their government and we believe… heard that there is a conflict between the (Myanmar) Arakan Army and the Myanmar Army and many of them are very close to the border. As a result, Myanmar Army bullets are coming towards us while attacking them.

The foreign minister said, we have told them in this regard, you will be careful in this regard. They gave their assurance. We hope no more people will come from Myanmar, we have sealed it.

It is to be noted that at 9:30 am on September 3, two shells fired from the Myanmar Army warplanes landed in the Ghumdhum area of ​​Naikxyongchari Upazila of Bandarban. In the previous week, two days of mortar shells arrived in Bangladesh from Myanmar.