Coast Guard on high alert amid clashes at Myanmar border
No illegal entry will be allowed, says Coast Guard DG
The Coast Guard is on high alert amid the ongoing conflict inside the Myanmar border, said Bangladesh Coast Guard Director General Rear Admiral Mir Ershad Ali.
"No illegal intrusion will be allowed," he said while talking to the media after inspecting the border area of Teknaf near Naf River on Sunday.
He stated that the ongoing conflict in Myanmar has naturally led to a deterioration in the law and order situation there.
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"It is natural that criminals there will exploit this situation to escalate drug smuggling and illegal entry activities. Taking everything into account, the Coast Guard has increased its manpower, patrols, and vigilance," he added.
Mentioning that Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) is performing their duty at the border, he said along with BGB, other forces including the Coast Guard, Police, and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) are also providing assistance.
Meanwhile, 13 members of Myanmar's Border Guard Police (BGP) surrendered with weapons and were handed over to BGB.
"Their repatriation in the regular process is underway. Apart from this, many people trying to enter illegally have been detained and sent back. No illegal entry will be allowed," said Mir Ershad Ali.
