Tensions have flared along the Naikhongchhari border between Bangladesh and Myanmar following the abduction of a Bangladeshi woodcutter by the Arakan Army. The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has been actively working to secure his release through several rounds of meetings and operations. However, no response has been received from the insurgent group. Lieutenant Colonel Kapil Uddin Kayes confirmed that efforts are ongoing despite the complexity of dealing with issues between two nations. The abduction of Mofiz has sparked widespread anger among locals, especially in three border villages, where thousands have gathered in protest. A public meeting at Phultali School field declared a halt to all communication across the border, demanding Mofizur Rahman’s immediate return. Protest rallies and announcements over loudspeakers echoed throughout the region.