Presence of Arakan Army in Bangladesh sparks debate

The National Security Advisor said, "One thing to keep in mind. The Arakan Army's control across the border with Bangladesh."

Presence of Arakan Army in Bangladesh sparks debate

The open display of the guerrillas with the logo on their uniform inside Bangladesh - a sovereign state has sparked serious debate, especially as the Arakan Army continues to be accused by an international rights NGO.

Arakan Army Loots Rohingya Property, Smuggles Goods into Bangladesh Amid Rising Abuses

By: Camp Correspondent Arakan State, Myanmar | May 5, 2025 The Arakan Army (AA), a powerful armed group now controlling much of northern Rakhine (Arakan) State, has been accused of systematically looting Rohingya-owned property, forcibly displacing civilians, and smuggling stolen goods—including livestock—into Bangladesh, according to multiple reports from residents and community leaders. Targeted villages in Buthidaung, Maungdaw, and Rathidaung…