“PM Hasina asks Bangla forces toexercise restraint”

Bangladesh oppositionleaders questioned the government in Dhaka over the ongoing conflicts on theRakhine (Myanmar)-Bangladesh border.

In response to a question raised by Mujibul HuqChunnu, the opposition chief whip in Jatiya Sansad, law minister Anisul Huqinformed the Parliament that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had instructed theBangladesh armed forces including  Border Guard of Bangladesh (BGB) toremain patient regarding the conflicts on other side of the border.

Two individuals, including awoman, were killed due to artillery shells exploding inside Bangladesh recentlyas a result of the current conflicts in the Rakhine region. The gun fighting inwestern Myanmar compelled many Bangla families to  flee from their places.

Speaking on behalf of thehome minister, Anisul Huq added that Dhaka was observing the situation closelyand necessary steps will be taken in need.

He also informed that 78 Myanmar border guard police personnel  entered Bangladesh, wheresome of them sustained injuries. They were kept in a school and those injuredwere admitted to the hospital. He also informed that necessary instructionswere given to initiate dialogues with Myanmar agencies to send them back.

"If we cannot send them back, the next course ofaction will be taken," he added.

Meanwhile, the Bangla government ordered the closureof all schools near the Myanmar border.

Lately, the number of borderguard police personnel fleeing to Bangladesh has increased to 113, reported byThe Daily Star newspaper.