Bangladesh will not engage in proxy war with Myanmar, says Security Advisor KhalilurAmid the controversy and opposition over the humanitarian corridor to send emergency relief aid to Rakhine, National Security Advisor Khalilur Rahman has said Bangladesh will not engage in any proxy war with Myanmar. Khalilur, who is also the representative for the Rohingya issue and priority affairs, said: “If we were to wage a proxy war on behalf of America, who would be the victim? Khalilur first proposed the idea of a “humanitarian corridor” on Apr 8, following UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ visit to Dhaka. About three weeks after his statement, Foreign Advisor Touhid Hossain said the government had taken a “decision in principle” to provide a “humanitarian corridor”. Later on Friday, Shafiqul told reporters in Chattogram: “We agree to the humanitarian corridor if UN takes the initiative.

Source: bd News24 May 05, 2025 06:45 UTC