A group of Rohingya refugee people walk in the water after crossing the Bangladesh-Myanmar border in Teknaf, Bangladesh ReutersHe also said Myanmar should agree on a safe zone for Rohingyas, under the supervision of Asean in RakhineForeign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Wednesday said Bangladesh-Myanmar border has been almost sealed off, in order to stop further influx from Myanmar due to escalating violence there. The minister said that other ethnic and religious groups, including Buddhists and Hindus, are reportedly trying to enter Bangladesh seeking refuge also. He said this while talking to reporters, after his meeting with UNHCR special envoy Angelina Jolie and Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General (SESG) on Myanmar Christine Schraner Burgener. Also Read - Bangladesh protests to Myanmar over new arrivals from Rakhine stateWhile speaking to Jolie, the foreign minister said: “Bangladesh wants speedy and safe repatriation of the Rohingya refuguess.”He also said Myanmar should agree on a safe zone for Rohingyas, under the supervision of Asean in Rakhine.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 06, 2019 12:00 UTC