Bangladeshi Schoolgirl Critically Injured by Cross-Border Gunfire as Locals Protest

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A Bangladeshi primary schoolgirl has been critically injured after being hit by a stray bullet during cross-border clashes between an Islamist terrorist group and the Arakan Army (AA) in northern Maungdaw, according to local sources.

The incident occurred on the morning of January 11 in the Hwaikyang area of Teknaf Township, Cox’s Bazar District. The girl was reportedly playing inside her family compound when gunfire broke out across the border, and a bullet struck her in the head, leaving her in critical condition. She was rushed to hospital, where she remains under treatment.

The injured child has been identified as Apna Akter, a Grade 3 student at Haji Mohammad Hossain Government Primary School. She is the daughter of Jasin Uddin, a resident of Hwaikyang Ward No. 3.

Local residents said they have heard repeated gunfire and explosions along the Bangladesh–Rakhine border in recent days. Following the incident, protesters temporarily blocked a main road, demanding stronger measures to ensure border security.

Teknaf Upazila Administrator Mohammad Enamul Hafiz Nadim confirmed the incident, stating that authorities are closely monitoring the situation along the border in coordination with relevant agencies.


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