As many as 264 members of Myanmar’s Border Guard Police (BGP) have entered Bangladesh territory so far and sought shelter during the ongoing conflict between the ethnic Arakan Army and Myanmar troops along the international border.

Shariful Islam, public relations officer (PRO) of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) confirmed the matter today (February 6).  

The BGP members with arms and ammunition have been disarmed by the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) personnel and taken to a safe place, he added. 

Meanwhile, the government has kept the BGB members on a high alert to prevent any infiltration through the Myanmar border during the conflict.

BGB Cox's Bazar Region Commander Brig Gen Morshed Alam said additional BGB members have been deployed in the border areas to closely monitor the situation.

On Monday, Law Minister Anisul Huq told the parliament that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has instructed the armed forces and the BGB to exercise patience regarding the war-like situation in Myanmar.