BDR, Nasaka talk fencing issue
A zone commander-level meeting between Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) and Myanmar's border guard Nasaka was held at Chakdhala frontier under Naikhyongchhari upazila of Bandarban district yesterday on the issue of erecting fence along border.
Earlier, BDR lodged a protest with Nasaka for erecting fence adjacent to zero point along border ignoring the international boundary laws, BDR sources said.
Combat of cross-border smuggling, continued intrusion of Rohingyas and maintenance of peace border also figured at the meeting.
Nasaka handed over Azizul Haque and Noor Mohammad, two Bangladesh nationals to BDR. Both were held by Nasaka for the last six months, said sources.
A nine-member team from each side participated in the flag meeting.
Commander of the 15th Battalion of BDR stationed at Naikhyongchhari, Lt Col Shafiul Azam, led the Bangladesh side while Col Umony Singh led the Nasaka of Myanmar.
Our Correspondent in Khagrachhari adds: police yesterday arrested a Myanmar citizen from Guimara area under Ramgorh Upazila in Khagrachhari.
Arrestee Mohammad Rafiq 30, is son of Abdul Alim of Goalliyadev village under Iaikep district of Myanmar.
Guimara police station Sub Inspector Mohammad Rashed told this correspondent that Rafiq was staying in Cox's Bazar for the last seven years. A few days ago he brought to Guimara his other associates. However, they managed to escape police raid.
A case was filed with Guimara police station in this connection.
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