Bangladesh Coast Guard Detains Traders Over Illegal Transport of Cement and Fuel to Rakhine

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The Bangladesh Coast Guard has detained 11 traders for attempting to transport cement and diesel across the Naf River into Maungdaw Township in Myanmar’s Rakhine State, an area currently under the control of the Arakan Army (AA), officials said on January 18.

According to the Coast Guard, the arrests were carried out late on January 17 after patrol units intercepted a motorized boat on the Naf River. The vessel was reportedly carrying a large consignment of cement along with fuel, and all 11 individuals on board were taken into custody.

Authorities stated that the detainees will face charges related to smuggling prohibited goods. Officials also noted that further action would be pursued against networks involved in the unlawful sale and distribution of goods originating from Bangladesh.

Sources said Bangladesh does not officially recognize the AA as a governing authority, and therefore has not authorized formal trade with areas under its control in Rakhine State.

The latest incident follows a similar operation earlier this month. On January 15, the Bangladesh Coast Guard reported the arrest of 10 traders accused of trying to move significant quantities of food supplies into Rakhine State.

These repeated interceptions underscore tightened border enforcement along the Bangladesh–Myanmar frontier, as authorities continue to restrict cross-border movements of goods in the absence of approved trade mechanisms and amid heightened security concerns.


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