Amid the ongoing conflict between the Arakan Army (AA) and junta forces in Myanmar, 24 more Border Guard Police (BGP) have taken shelter in Bangladesh On Friday (19 April).

Three BGP members entered through Teknaf border and eight through Naikhongchhari border in the afternoon, Shariful Islam, public relations officer (PRO) of BGB headquarters, told Voice7 News today

Earlier in the morning, 13 more BGP members surrendered to the Bangladesh Coast Guard near the Naf River.

With these 24 new arrivals, a total of 285 BGP and army personnel are now in BGB custody at Naikhongchhari headquarters," he added.

Before this, 330 individuals from Myanmar fled to Bangladesh in several rounds. On 15 February, 330 personnel were repatriated back to Myanmar.

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