Bangladesh won’t join proxy war in Myanmar: NSA

National Security Adviser Major General (retd) Khalilur Rahman has categorically ruled out any possibility of Bangladesh engaging in a proxy war in Myanmar under the guise of a “humanitarian corridor.”

Describing such claims as “propaganda and misinformation,” he said, “We are not part of any discussion or agreement involving a humanitarian corridor. No such decision has been taken.”

He made these remarks while speaking at a seminar on Rohingya repatriation, held at the auditorium of a university in Dhaka and jointly organised by the Armed Forces Division and the university.

As the High Representative on the Rohingya issue, Rahman emphasised that Bangladesh respects Myanmar’s sovereignty and has no intention of contributing to further instability in the conflict-hit Rakhine State.

“We continue to reassure Myanmar that Bangladesh does not want renewed unrest in their territory. Our approach is guided by peaceful coexistence and mutual respect,” he said.

Clarifying the controversy surrounding the alleged corridor, he noted that discussions had focused on possible channels to deliver humanitarian aid—an entirely different matter.

“This is not about a corridor. We discussed aid delivery mechanisms. Corridors and channels are not the same. If any such channel is established, it would have to be under UN supervision to ensure food and relief distribution,” he explained.

His remarks come amid growing speculation that some Western powers, particularly the United States, may be exploring ways to expand humanitarian access to Myanmar’s conflict zones using Bangladesh as a logistical base.