The BNP has called on the interim government to seek national political consensus before moving forward with the proposal to allow a humanitarian corridor into Myanmar’s conflict-ridden Rakhine State, expressing strong opposition to unilateral decisions on such a sensitive issue.
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has advised the interim government to engage in dialogue with all political parties before finalizing any decision regarding the establishment of a humanitarian corridor into Myanmar’s volatile Rakhine State. The party expressed deep concern over the government’s reported intention to proceed without national consultation, calling the matter one of sovereignty and regional security.
During a high-level meeting on Monday night, chaired virtually by acting chairman Tarique Rahman from London, the BNP’s standing committee reached a consensus that no unelected or transitional government should make such a sensitive decision independently. The meeting, held at the BNP Chairperson’s political office in Gulshan, concluded that the party would consult its allies and gather evidence about the ground realities in Rakhine before making its stance public through a press conference.
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir echoed this position during a public engagement in Thakurgaon, warning that any move to establish the corridor without inclusive political dialogue could threaten Bangladesh’s sovereignty and the region’s long-term stability. He emphasized the importance of assessing the potential security risks, given the ongoing conflict between Myanmar’s military junta and the Arakan Army in Rakhine.
The controversy intensified after Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. Tawhid Hossain revealed that the UN had earlier requested Bangladesh to facilitate humanitarian access to Rakhine due to an anticipated famine. While he confirmed a policy-level agreement to allow the corridor under UN supervision, a day later, the chief advisor’s press secretary Shafiqul Alam refuted claims of any formal negotiation with the UN, clarifying that Bangladesh would only provide logistical support if the UN leads the operation.
Security analysts and political leaders have cautioned that such a move could expose Bangladesh to significant risks. BNP leaders noted that with over a million Rohingya refugees already hosted in Bangladesh, any further involvement in Myanmar’s internal crisis must be handled with extreme caution. They also emphasized the need to consider the positions of regional powers like China and India before making any strategic commitments.
In conclusion, the BNP warned that bypassing political consensus on such a critical issue could lead to long-term consequences for Bangladesh, urging the government to prioritize national unity and strategic foresight in its approach.
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