Bangladesh Plans Border-Based Aid Mission to Support Rohingya in Arakan

Reading Time: 5 minutes Bangladesh is in the advanced stages of planning a complex humanitarian operation aimed at delivering vital aid to Rohingya communities trapped in the conflict-affected northern Arakan (Rakhine State, Myanmar). The mission, still firmly in its planning and coordination phase, underscores Dhaka’s commitment to managing the protracted Rohingya crisis while maintaining strict respect for national sovereignty and regional stability. This ambitious initiative is the brainchild of Dr Khalilur Rahman, Bangladesh’s National Security Advisor (NSA) and the government’s principal coordinator on Rohingya affairs. Under Dr Khalilur’s guidance, the operation has been designed as a precisely calibrated effort to provide relief without any direct military incursion into Myanmar. The plan leverages Bangladesh’s military logistical capabilities while forging cooperation with international partners and local actors within Rakhine. Strategic Context: Managing a Longstanding Crisis For nearly a decade, Bangladesh has borne the brunt of a humanitarian crisis triggered by the violent