Bangladesh to deploy army at two new posts near Rohingya camps amid rising crime
BANGLADESH will establish two new army security posts near Rohingya refugee camps in Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar, as authorities step up efforts to tackle kidnappings, extortion and other criminal activity in and around the settlements. Bangladesh’s Home Min...
Bangladesh has announced plans to deploy two new army security posts near Rohingya refugee camps in Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar, in response to rising crime rates. The security posts will be established at Noakhali Para and Rangikhali, as per a decision made at a National Coordination Committee meeting in Dhaka. The primary concerns include kidnappings, extortion, drug and human trafficking, online gambling, and armed group activity within and around the refugee settlements.
The government aims to address weaknesses in the camps’ security infrastructure, such as damaged fencing, breached walls, and non-functioning CCTV cameras. The security framework will involve multiple agencies, including law enforcement, the Border Guard Bangladesh, and the Armed Forces Division, with the 10th Division’s 10th Division overseeing the operations.
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