Bangladesh rules out possibility of any corridor for Myanmar

By  News On Air   May 21, 2025

Bangladesh ruled out any possibility of allowing a “humanitarian corridor” to Myanmar’s Rakhine State through Bangladesh. The government has neither discussed nor intends to discuss such a proposal with any party, said Bangladesh National Security Adviser Dr. Khalilur Rahman on Wednesday.

However, he confirmed close collaboration with both the army chief and the foreign office. In response to a question, the National Security Adviser firmly stated that Bangladesh is not under any external pressure to provide such a corridor. 

He clarified that current discussions with the United Nations (UN) are solely focused on facilitating the delivery of humanitarian aid such as food and medicine through some channels, to Myanmar’s Rakhine State, which is facing a serious humanitarian crisis.

Dr. Rahman emphasized that any future decisions in this regard will be made in consultation with all relevant stakeholders. Responding to a question, he said Bangladesh will only consider allowing aid to Rakhine through its land.