Analyzing the Illogical Provocation Against the Arakan Army by a Bangladeshi Journalist

 

A recent article written by A. H. M. Faruk, a Bangladeshi journalist, has attempted to portray the Arakan Army (AA) as a destabilizing force and a major threat to Bangladesh’s national security. Presented as an analytical piece, the article relies on speculative assertions, emotionally charged terminology, and unsubstantiated allegations. Rather than contributing to constructive regional understanding, the narrative appears to function as a provocation that distorts realities on the ground and misrepresents the Arakan Army’s role in Arakan and along the border.

First, A. H. M. Faruk claims that the Arakan Army is heavily involved in narcotics trafficking and that drug revenue constitutes its primary source of funding. This allegation is made without credible evidence and ignores the AA’s established governance structures, including taxation systems, civil administration, and public service mechanisms operating in areas under its control.

Second, the geographical logic advanced in the article is deeply flawed. The suggested drug routes—from northern Myanmar through Arakan into Bangladesh—would have to pass through multiple junta-controlled areas. Under the current military realities, such routes are operationally implausible, exposing the weakness of the author’s assumptions.

Third, the article attempts to link Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh to alleged Arakan Army logistics. This claim is misleading. These camps fall under Bangladeshi jurisdiction and are influenced by armed Rohingya groups and criminal networks, not by the Arakan Army. Associating the AA with activities inside the camps reflects either misinformation or deliberate misrepresentation.

Fourth, the article omits the Arakan Army’s ongoing efforts to maintain border security and suppress illegal activities in territories it administers. By selectively ignoring these facts, the author presents a one-sided narrative that lacks analytical balance.

Finally, such illogical accusations reflect a broader pattern within certain segments of Bangladeshi media that externalize internal security challenges by attributing them to the Arakan Army. Evidence-based reporting and responsible journalism are essential for regional stability, while unfounded provocations only deepen mistrust and obstruct constructive cooperation.

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