Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has detained 38 people, including women, men, and children, after they entered Bangladesh from Myanmar by sea. Among the detainees, there are 14 women, 8 men, and 16 children. All of them are suspected to be Rohingyas.

Details of the operation

The detainees were arrested during a raid at a house in the Habirchhara area of Teknaf Sadar Union early Monday. According to BGB and local sources, a fishing boat carrying people from Myanmar arrived at the Teknaf coast around 5:00 am on Monday. The individuals entered Bangladesh using a fishing boat owned by Farid Mia, a resident of the Mithapanir Chhara area of Teknaf Sadar Union.

Several traffickers reportedly managed to flee and took refuge in the hills during the operation.

BGB statement

Lieutenant Colonel Mohammad Tajul Islam Chowdhury, commanding officer of Teknaf 2 BGB Battalion, said, "38 women, men, and children have been detained while attempting to enter through the sea route. All of them are suspected to be Rohingyas."

He added, "Legal procedures will be taken after verifying their identities."

Next steps

BGB has stated that legal action will be taken following the identification of the detainees. Sources indicate that an investigation is underway to take action against the traffickers.