DHAKA, Oct 3, 2023 (BSS) - Twenty-Nine Bangladeshi citizens returned home today after serving jail terms in different prisons of Myanmar. They came back to Bangladesh through Teknaf border following a "Battalion Commander level flag meeting" between Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and Border Guard Police (BGP) of Myanmar, a press release said here. BGP detained these Bangladeshis on charges of illegally crossing the border into Myanmar at different times. Following the meeting, the Myanmar authorities have confirmed the proposed flag meeting on 03 October 2023. Bangladesh Consulate, Sittwe played an important role in this repatriation by issuing necessary travel documents and coordinating between BGP and BGB.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha October 03, 2023 15:45 UTC