Teknaf, Nov 04 — The ongoing clash between Myanmar’s military forces and the Arakan Army (AA) has escalated, with heavy gunfire and shelling reported from Monday night through Sunday morning. The sustained violence has raised alarm among residents along Bangladesh's border, fearing potential cross-border impacts.

A Rohingya leader in Teknaf, who spoke to *Voice7 News* on condition of anonymity, reported that the relentless exchange of gunfire has resulted in casualties among Rohingyas caught in the crossfire. With few options for refuge, many Rohingyas may seek to cross into Bangladesh to escape the violence.

Border authorities in Bangladesh remain on high alert, bracing for a possible influx of refugees as the conflict in Rakhine continues to spiral.

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