Gunfire from Myanmar resonates once again across Saint Martin's
Residents reported intermittent gunfire from Wednesday morning until 1 p.m., with occasional bursts heard later in the day.
Following the capture of Maungdaw city in Myanmar's Rakhine State by the Arakan Army (AA), loud explosions were once again reported near border areas, including Shapuree Dwip and Saint Martin's Island in Teknaf upazila, Cox's Bazar.
Residents reported intermittent gunfire from Wednesday morning until 1 p.m., with sporadic firing continuing afterward. Heavy shelling was concentrated in areas 3 to 4 kilometers around Myanmar's Maungdaw township, located across the Naf River from Shah Porir Dwip.
Rezaul Karim, a member of Sabrang Union Parishad in Teknaf, confirmed the developments, noting that the Myanmar border’s distance from these areas posed little immediate risk to the local population.
Khorshed Alam, a union parishad member from Saint Martin's Island, said intermittent gunfire near the Myanmar border began Wednesday morning. He added that junta ships stationed south of Saint Martin's were firing at the Arakan Army, which has heightened local concerns.
Sheikh Ahsan Uddin, the Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) of Teknaf, assured the public, stating: "Saint Martin's Island is being closely monitored, and regular updates are being gathered. There is no need for panic among residents or tourists. Both the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and the Coast Guard are actively patrolling the Naf River and Bay of Bengal in response to the situation."
Major Syed Ishtiaq Murshed, acting commander of Teknaf 2 BGB, emphasized: "The BGB remains alert at the border, prepared to prevent infiltration and respond to any developments."
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