by Hafizur Rahman
Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, September 9, 2025, Around 750 Rohingya have fled from Myanmar into Bangladesh over the past month, seeking safety in refugee camps as conflict and displacement intensify in northern Rakhine State.
Driven Out by Conflict
According to Bangladesh Army officials, the recent influx follows pressure from the Arakan Army (AA), which has forced Rohingya families from their villages and resettled Rakhine people in their homes. At the same time, Myanmar’s military has carried out airstrikes on towns in an attempt to regain control, while clashes between AA fighters and Rohingya armed groups continue.
“Caught between three sides, Rohingya families fear for their lives and are desperate for safety,” one official said during a press briefing at Dhaka Cantonment.
Stranded at the Border
Bangladesh has tightened border security in response to the arrivals. Officials confirmed that between 300 and 400 Rohingya remain stranded on Jaliadwip island inside Myanmar’s territory, unable to cross because of strict patrols.
A senior Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) officer in Teknaf said more than 1,000 Rohingya were arrested and pushed back to Myanmar in August. “Almost every night, groups of 50 to 60 people attempted to cross the border,” the officer explained, adding that most were from Buthidaung Township.
Humanitarian Crisis on the Frontier
Those stranded near the border are enduring worsening humanitarian conditions. Families reported that children, the elderly, and pregnant women are facing hunger, cold, and illness after weeks without proper shelter or aid.
Desperate Crossings Continue
Despite the risks, Rohingya families continue attempting night crossings into Bangladesh, underscoring the dire insecurity in Rakhine State and the lack of safe alternatives. The growing influx highlights once again the urgent need for international protection and sustainable solutions for one of the world’s most persecuted populations.
