Jonathan, Narinjara News, 14 June 2024

Bangladesh protested againstMyanmar over the shooting incidents on Bangladeshi trawlers between Teknaf andSt. Martin's island of  Cox's Bazar, which is adjacent to the Myanmarborder.

An official from the Banglaforeign ministry disclosed that Dhaka had sent a protest letter to Myanmarregarding the incidents, reported Daily Bangladesh on Friday.

"We have sent a noticeto Myanmar protesting the shooting incidents. No bullets should targetindividuals in Bangladesh," quoting the official, the media outletreported.

Earlier, Dhaka protested theincidents of shelling by the military junta inside Bangladesh.

"Any conflict inside Myanmar is their internalaffairs, but that should not affect the people and properties ofBangladesh," added the official.

As renewed fighting inMyanmar spread across Naf river, which separates the neighbouring countries,created a panicky situation among the residents of Shah Porir Dwip in Teknaf ofCox's Bazar.

The fighting escalated aftera Myanmar warship arrived on Naf river, opposite to Shah Porir Dwip on 12 June.

e local residents could notsleep for the whole night due to heavy explosions in Myanmar that continuedtill 11 am on 13 June.

Due to continued fierce gunfighting between the junta forces and Arakha Army AA fighters since February,many junta soldiers  retreated and some entered in Bangladesh.

On 13 June, Myanmar foreignminister U Than Swe and Bangladesh ambassador Md Monwar Hossain discussed inNayPyiTaw about the continued collaboration between the two neighbouringcountries. They also emphasised on maintaining stability and peace in promotingpeople-to-people contacts. During the meeting, there was however no mention ofthe protest letter from Dhaka. (Photo: Internet)