No Rohingya to be allowed: Govt

The government has directed the local administration in the district to employ its best efforts to restrict the entry of fresh Rohingyas into the country saying not a single person will be allowed in the name of 'humanity'.

"The government has directed to enforce the best efforts to stop any fresh influx and tackle the situation," said Deputy Commissioner (DC) of the district Md Ali Hossain.

He, however, said the government is keeping humanitarian aspect of the situation in mind with due sincerity. "That doesn't mean we'll have to bear the burden for years after years by allowing the entry of people from another country into Bangladesh."

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This observation was made in an urgent meeting held at the Circuit House on Friday night attended by government officials, representatives of law enforcement agencies, politicians and others.

The meeting has decided to take stern action against those who will help Rohigyas enter Bangladesh. It also decided to punish those using the Naf River to help Rohingyas get into Bangladesh through mobile courts.

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In the name of humanity, no more Rohingyas will be allowed in Bangladesh's land for the sake of its own existence and security, he told the meeting.

Police Super of the district Dr AKM Iqbal Hossain and Additional District Magistrate Khaled Mahmud were also present at the meeting.

Members of Bangladesh Coast Guard also sent back a boat carrying 56 Rohingyas, who tried to enter Bangladesh through Noyapara area of Teknaf upazila, in the early morning.

Meanwhile, two separate meetings were held on Saturday in Ukhia and Teknaf the respective UNOs in the chair.

The UP members and chairmen who were present at the meeting were given directives to follow government instructions so that not a single Rohingya can enter Bangladesh.

At least 89 people were killed as militants besieged border posts in northern Rakhine State of Myanmar on Friday. The attack triggered a fresh influx of refugees towards Bangladesh.

A total of 12 security officials had been killed alongside 77 'militants', Myanmar authorities said.