Locals speculate some of them are infected with Covid-19 and are seeking medical attentionAround 150 Rohingyas may try to enter Bangladesh through the border at Anjumanpara area in Palongkhali union, said sources from Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and upazila administration in Ukhiya upazila of Cox’s Bazar. “A government agency, on Thursday night informed us that some Rohingyas may try to trespass into the country. A number of mosques made announcements to alert locals of the matter,” said Sultan Ahmed, member of Palongkhali Union Parishad in Ukhiya. Gafur Uddin Choudhury, Palongkhali UP chairman said the situation was discussed with BGB after they learned that around 150 Rohingyas are trying to trespass to Bangladesh through the border at Modir Khal area in Anjumanpara. “BGB are vigilant so that no more Rohingyas may enter the country.

Source: Dhaka Tribune April 10, 2020 16:18 UTC