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146 Rohingyas sent back

This Star file photo taken on November 23, 2016 shows Bangladesh Border Guard troopers on guard at the banks of Naf river in Cox's Bazar.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) members this morning sent back 146 Rohingyas who entered the country in the wake of fresh tensions between the insurgents and Myanmar security forces since last night.

The Rohingyas fled into Bangladesh after crossing the Naf river through Palongkhali of Ukhia upazila, Ulubunia, Lombhabil and Kharengabhona of Teknaf upazila due to the nightlong clashes in Myanmar, SM Ariful Islam, commanding officer of BGB Battalion-2 in Teknaf, told The Daily Star.

Later, Bangladesh border troopers gave the 146 refugees primary care and sent them back to Myanmar, he added.

Read more: 32 dead in Myanmar Rohingya insurgent attack

At least 21 insurgents and 11 members of the security forces were killed in Myanmar's Rakhine state when the militants staged the coordinated attack on 24 police posts and an army base, Reuters reports quoting the Myanmar military.

Also read: End Rohingya restrictions

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146 Rohingyas sent back

This Star file photo taken on November 23, 2016 shows Bangladesh Border Guard troopers on guard at the banks of Naf river in Cox's Bazar.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) members this morning sent back 146 Rohingyas who entered the country in the wake of fresh tensions between the insurgents and Myanmar security forces since last night.

The Rohingyas fled into Bangladesh after crossing the Naf river through Palongkhali of Ukhia upazila, Ulubunia, Lombhabil and Kharengabhona of Teknaf upazila due to the nightlong clashes in Myanmar, SM Ariful Islam, commanding officer of BGB Battalion-2 in Teknaf, told The Daily Star.

Later, Bangladesh border troopers gave the 146 refugees primary care and sent them back to Myanmar, he added.

Read more: 32 dead in Myanmar Rohingya insurgent attack

At least 21 insurgents and 11 members of the security forces were killed in Myanmar's Rakhine state when the militants staged the coordinated attack on 24 police posts and an army base, Reuters reports quoting the Myanmar military.

Also read: End Rohingya restrictions

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‘যুবকরা এখনো জানে না ভোট কী। আমাদের আওয়ামী লীগের ভাইরা ভোটটা দিয়েছেন, বলে দিয়েছেন—তোরা আসিবার দরকার নাই, মুই দিয়ে দিনু। স্লোগান ছিল—আমার ভোট আমি দিব, তোমার ভোটও আমি দিব।’

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