The Teknaf border in Cox’s Bazar has become a major national security concern as local and Rohingya armed groups form hybrid criminal networks operating from remote hill areas such as Baharchhara, Hnila, and Whykong. These groups use the terrain as cover to conduct kidnappings and human trafficking, turning the region into a hub of violence. Equipped with laptops, routers, and solar power, they monitor law enforcement and victims’ families in real time, escalating torture when police or journalists are contacted. Despite joint operations rescuing many victims between September 2025 and April 2026, fear persists among farmers and laborers.
Reports describe brutal ransom tactics, including cutting victims’ fingers or hands to pressure families. The violence has created widespread psychological trauma and economic paralysis in rural communities. Law enforcement faces challenges due to the criminals’ use of jammers and vantage points. The article calls for large-scale military intervention, advanced surveillance technologies, and stronger intelligence networks inside and around Rohingya camps.
The author argues that securing Teknaf’s border is vital for national stability. Without decisive state action, the area risks becoming a base for larger transnational criminal operations.
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