A Rohingya teenager was seriously injured when a landmine, allegedly planted by Myanmar’s armed rebel group Arakan Army, exploded near the Balukhali border in Ukhiya upazila of Cox’s Bazar on Sunday, March 29, 2026. The incident occurred around 1 p.m. along the zero line of the Naf River. The victim, 15-year-old Abdul Hakim, is the son of Mohammad Ibrahim, a resident of Block A in Camp 19 of the Ukhiya Rohingya refugee settlement. Locals rescued him and took him for urgent medical treatment after the blast severed his leg.

According to Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) officials, the explosion happened when Hakim was returning to shore after fishing in the Naf River. The blast caused severe injuries, including the amputation of his right ankle. BGB’s Ukhiya Battalion 64 commander stated that such mines are planted inside Myanmar territory and pose a serious risk to people near the border.

Frequent landmine explosions in the border area have created widespread fear among local residents, who are urging authorities to identify dangerous zones and strengthen security measures.