Bangladesh Agrees in Principle to Humanitarian Corridor for Arakan

Arakan Now, April 27, 2025

Bangladesh has agreed in principle to allow a humanitarian corridor to Arakan through its territory, subject to certain conditions, reported by Dhaka Tribune.

Foreign Affairs Advisor Md Touhid Hassan confirmed the decision on Sunday, saying Bangladesh is willing to cooperate with the United Nations’ proposal to send aid to war-torn Arakan.

“It will be a humanitarian passage,” Hassan said. “However, we have certain conditions. I will not go into details, but if the conditions are met, we will certainly provide assistance.”

Hassan emphasized that Myanmar’s internal conflict has directly affected Bangladesh, with hundreds of Rohingya refugees seeking shelter across the border. “A large population from Myanmar has taken refuge in our country, and we want to repatriate them. We must do whatever is necessary to facilitate their return,” he stated.

He also highlighted the current situation at the border: “The entire border is now under the control of a non-state actor. There is no control by Myanmar’s central government. For our own interests, some form of communication is necessary—though we cannot formally communicate with the non-state actor, it is not possible for us to stay entirely disconnected” according to Dhaka Tribune.