A surge in landmine explosions along the Bandarban border has caused rising fatalities and panic among residents. The latest incident occurred on Tuesday in Ghumdhum union near Bangladesh-Myanmar border pillar 40, where a Rohingya laborer named Abdul Khalek was killed after stepping on a buried mine while working in a garden. The area falls under the jurisdiction of the 34th Border Guard Battalion. Locals report living in constant fear as mine-related deaths continue to increase.
The explosions are linked to ongoing clashes between Myanmar’s government forces and Rohingya rebel groups in Rakhine State, where the Arakan Army reportedly controls territory near the border. Residents claim that mines have long been planted along the frontier, possibly by armed groups seeking to secure their positions or prevent infiltration. Despite repeated incidents, Bangladesh’s border authorities have not yet issued a formal statement.
Local elders recall that the once-forested border area has become barren and fenced with barbed wire, cutting off traditional livelihoods. Without a sustainable solution, residents fear further casualties from continued mine explosions.
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