Awami League Strongly Protests Corridor Decision at Myanmar Border

News Desk

Bangladesh Awami League has strongly protested the principle decision to establish a corridor along the Myanmar border. In a statement, the party said the illegal and unconstitutional Yunus government has made this decision, putting the country’s sovereignty at risk. Awami League termed it an “anti-people and irresponsible” move.

The statement said establishing a corridor in the volatile Rakhine region, where Myanmar government forces have long been fighting the Arakan Army, could pose serious security threats to Bangladesh. The party warned that since regional powers including India and China have interests in this area, such a decision might push Bangladesh toward a potential proxy war.

The statement added that under the leadership of Bangabandhu’s daughter Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh has always followed a peaceful and balanced foreign policy to resolve issues diplomatically. However, the current illegitimate government is repeatedly compromising national security and diplomatic stability through irresponsible statements and actions.

Awami League questioned how the decision for a humanitarian corridor was taken when top government advisors themselves admit the border is not secure. The party also alleged that the specific objectives and conditions behind the corridor decision have not been clearly presented to the nation.

The statement further asked who would ensure the corridor’s security and how infiltration would be prevented, expressing concern that this might increase risks of fresh Rohingya influx. It recalled that Sheikh Hasina’s government had set a humanitarian example by sheltering 1.1 million Rohingyas and made significant progress in repatriation efforts.

“The illegal government is playing with the country’s independence and sovereignty,” the strongly-worded statement said, adding that this government is actually trying to please foreign powers to perpetuate its illegal rule.

Awami League warned that “the people of Bengal will never compromise on the country’s independence and sovereignty. They will not accept decisions on crucial national security issues like this corridor from an unconstitutional government.”

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