Shafiqul: Decision pending on humanitarian access to Rakhine

NN Online:
Chief Advisor’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has clarified that the government has not held any discussions with the United Nations or other international bodies regarding the establishment of a “humanitarian corridor” to deliver aid to Myanmar’s Rakhine State.

In a post published Tuesday on his verified Facebook account titled “Q and A on the ‘Humanitarian Corridor’ to Rakhine”, Shafiqul addressed growing speculation and public concern over the matter.

“Our position is that should there be a UN-led humanitarian support effort to Rakhine, Bangladesh would be willing to provide logistical support,” he stated.

He emphasized, however, that no formal decision has yet been taken.

The clarification comes amid reports and political commentary suggesting that a “humanitarian corridor” through Cox’s Bazar might be part of a larger geopolitical agenda. Some stakeholders have raised concerns that such a move could impact Bangladesh’s security and sovereignty.

Responding to these claims, Shafiqul reaffirmed: “The government has not discussed the so-called ‘humanitarian corridor’ with the UN or any other entity.”