January 14, 2026
DHAKA – The foreign ministry summoned Myanmar Ambassador U Kyaw Soe Moe and expressed deep concern at the recent instance of gunfire from Myanmar towards Bangladesh near Whykong Union of Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar.
A 12-year-old Bangladeshi girl was injured by a stray bullet during heavy fighting reportedly between the Arakan Army and Rohingya armed groups across the Myanmar border.
Bangladesh reminded that the unprovoked firing towards Bangladesh is a blatant violation of international law and a hindrance to neighbourly relationship.
Bangladesh asked Myanmar to take full responsibility and requisite measures to stop such cross-border firing.
Bangladesh also asked to ensure that whatever happens between Myanmar authorities and the armed groups in Myanmar should not in any way affect the lives and livelihoods of the people in Bangladesh.
The Myanmar ambassador assured that his government would take measures to stop such incidents and expressed its sincere sympathy to the injured and her family.