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 media
regarding the security of Saint Martin's Island.
Some quarters with vested interests are spreading the
rumours due to the ongoing internal conflict in Myanmar, which is in proximity
to the island, the ISPR said in a press release on Monday.
"Everyone is urged not to be misled by such
rumours," the statement said.
According to the statement, The Myanmar military is conducting operations against the Arakan Army rebel group in Rakhine State. This has led to “unintended” firing incidents on Bangladeshi boats in the Naf River and nearby areas.
In response, the Bangladesh Ministry of Foreign Affairs
lodged a protest on Jun 12.
The Myanmar Navy has been targeting Arakan Army positions
from their territorial waters near Saint Martin's Island, with the Arakan Army
retaliating.
Multiple Myanmar Navy warships are operating near the border
and they have informed the Bangladesh Navy about their presence, the ISPR said.
The Bangladesh Navy and Coast Guard are regularly patrolling
the area to monitor the situation, it added.