BDnews24.com/June 17, 2024

The Inter-Services Public Relations Directorate, or ISPR,has urged the public not to be misled by rumours circulating on social mediaregarding the security of Saint Martin's Island.

Some quarters with vested interests are spreading therumours due to the ongoing internal conflict in Myanmar, which is in proximityto the island, the ISPR said in a press release on Monday.

"Everyone is urged not to be misled by suchrumours," the statement said.

According to the statement, The Myanmar military isconducting operations against the Arakan Army rebel group in Rakhine State.This has led to “unintended” firing incidents on Bangladeshi boats in the NafRiver and nearby areas.

In response, the Bangladesh Ministry of Foreign Affairslodged a protest on Jun 12.

The Myanmar Navy has been targeting Arakan Army positionsfrom their territorial waters near Saint Martin's Island, with the Arakan Armyretaliating.

Multiple Myanmar Navy warships are operating near the borderand they have informed the Bangladesh Navy about their presence, the ISPR said.

The Bangladesh Navy and Coast Guard are regularly patrollingthe area to monitor the situation, it added.