The Bangladesh Army and the interim government are collaborating effectively and promptly, according to Army Headquarters. Brigadier General Md Nazim-ul-Daulah, Director of Military Operations at the Army Headquarters, made this statement during a press conference in Dhaka Cantonment on Monday, May 26, 2025.The briefing follows media coverage about the armed forces’ reservations on certain issues and the council of advisers’ condemnation of “deliberately provocative and jurisdictionally overreaching statements.” When asked about discussions regarding the ‘humanitarian corridor’ issue, Brigadier General Nazim-ud-Daula said, “The corridor is a sensitive matter. This is our country, and we are all committed to its welfare and sovereignty. The issue hasn’t reached a stage warranting widespread debate or criticism. The government and army are working closely and efficiently together.”
He emphasised that the army follows government directives and dismissed any link between the ARSA movement and the corridor or border issues, saying, “These are separate matters. The government and army share a unified approach, and I am confident this collaboration will strengthen moving forward.”
Addressing reports of the armed group KNF receiving 30,000 uniform at a Chattogram factory, Nazim-ud-Daula described KNF as a Bawm communit-focused organisation responsible for attacks in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, where army personnel have been killed and injured.
He noted, “The news of 30,000 uniforms is concerning. We are investigating who these garments were intended for, as the Bawm community’s population is only 12,000. This matter is critical to national security, and we are taking it seriously, with actions underway within our jurisdiction.”
Responding to media claims of a “shadow war” involving ARSA abducting people from Bangladesh and operating with heavy weapons, Nazim-ud-Daula firmly said, “We have not compromised the border and will protect our country’s sovereignty at all costs.”
He highlighted the complex situation along the Bangladesh-Myanmar border, where the Arakan Army controls 85-90 per cent area of Rakhine State amid a weakened Myanmar government.
“The border is more sensitive than ever,” he said. “While armed group movements may occur in such turbulent conditions, the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), supported by the army, is vigilantly monitoring the border to ensure sovereignty remains intact. These movements are concerning but will not be ignored.”