BGP calls for flag meeting tomorrow

Return of BGB Nayek Razzak

Seven days after keeping Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Nayek Abdur Razzak captive in custody, Myanmar Border Guard Police (BGP) yesterday sent a letter to the commander of BGB Teknaf sector asking for a flag meeting at Mongdu in Myanmar tomorrow. The meeting will be held to send Razzak back home and the letter asked for the names of the officials concerned who will represent Bangladesh at the meeting.
BGB Director General Major General Aziz Ahmed confirmed the development and said they will send names of a four- or five-member BGB delegation members to the BGP on Wednesday morning.
“We want a peaceful solution to the issue. We believe that the BGP authorities will send Razzak back to the country soon,” he said.
Replying to a question, the BGB chief said there was no threat on the border at this moment.
Meanwhile, Bangladesh is very annoyed and surprised by the delay of the Myanmar authorities in sending back Nayek Razzak even seven days after his abduction by the BGP.
As per the Bangladesh-Myanmar Border Agreement, 1980, the BGP has to return Razzak as soon as possible and they cannot torture any border guards while in custody.
The issue of Nayek Razzak’s return became complicated after the BGP issued contradictory statements about his release.
State Minister for Home Affairs Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal yesterday said that they (BGP) were committing excesses by failing to return Razzak.
“BGP is pressuring us to receive Razzak along with 555 people rescued by the Myanmar authorities. It is really two different matters. We will bring back all Bangladeshi victims from Myanmar after ensuring their citizenship,” he said.
“The BGP is giving contradictory statements every day. Myanmar is a friendly country and we are hoping that they (BGP) will send Razzak back soon by holding a flag meeting between the BGB and BGP,” he said.
“Battalion Commander of BGB is in communication with the BGP commander regularly to bring back Razzak,” he said.
Earlier in the day, Kamal said Myanmar has agreed to return Nayek Razzak without any condition. On the 555 fortune seekers, Kamal said Bangladesh will bring back only those who will be confirmed as Bangladeshi citizens.  He was talking to reporters after the 27th meeting of National Acid Control Council at the secretariat. On the other hand, State Minister for Foreign Affairs M Shahriar Alam yesterday urged the people to keep faith in the government and assured them of having abducted BGB member Nayek Abdur Razzak back home from Myanmar.

He said there is the Vienna Convention regarding relations between two countries which should be abided by all countries.
“There is also a system to remind it (what is mentioned in Vienna Convention) if these are not abided by,” he wrote on his official Facebook page.
”They are aware of dignity of Bangladesh’s citizens, officers and members of forces. Right decision, strategy and patience are needed to resolve such issues,” he added.
The state minister said a citizen of the country may not want to accept the violation of the Vienna Convention.  
Maj Gen Md Abdur Rashid (retd), now a strategic and security analyst, said Myanmar’s insistence on taking back 555 people along with Nayek Razzak is like demanding ransom after abduction.
“We should demand a strong explanation from the ministries concerned about why they kidnapped Nayek Razzak and why they are delaying sending him back,” he said.
Maj Abdur Rashid, also Executive Director of Institute of Conflict, Law and Development Studies (ICLDS), said that the authorities concerned should tell the Myanmar authorities that if they fail to return Razzak within a specific time, Bangladesh reserves the right to take any appropriation action.
Earlier, Bangladesh’s Ambassador to Myanmar Sufiur Rahman met with the Permanent Secretary in Myanmar’s Foreign Ministry in the capital Naypidaw on Saturday and reiterated Dhaka’s demand that Abdur Razzak be returned to Bangladesh immediately.
The incident had taken place in the morning of June 17, when BGB trooper Biplob Kumar was shot, and Nayek Razzaq was abducted and his sub-machine gun (SMG) taken away by Myanmar’s BGP in the Naf River near Jadimura on the Teknaf border in Cox’s Bazar.
On June 18 the foreign ministry summoned Myanmar’s ambassador in Dhaka, Myo Mint Than, to protest against the shooting at the border and abduction of a BGB trooper at the secretariat. On the other hand, State Minister for Foreign Affairs M Shahriar Alam yesterday urged the people to keep faith in the government and assured them of having abducted BGB member Nayek Abdur Razzak back home from Myanmar

He said there is the Vienna Convention regarding relations between two countries which should be abided by all countries. 
“There is also a system to remind it (what is mentioned in Vienna Convention) if these are not abided by,” he wrote on his official Facebook page.
”They are aware of dignity of Bangladesh’s citizens, officers and members of forces. Right decision, strategy and patience are needed to resolve such issues,” he added.
The state minister said a citizen of the country may not want to accept the violation of the Vienna Convention.  
Maj Gen Md Abdur Rashid (retd), now a strategic and security analyst, said Myanmar’s insistence on taking back 555 people along with Nayek Razzak is like demanding ransom after abduction.
“We should demand a strong explanation from the ministries concerned about why they kidnapped Nayek Razzak and why they are delaying sending him back,” he said.
Maj Abdur Rashid, also Executive Director of Institute of Conflict, Law and Development Studies (ICLDS), said that the authorities concerned should tell the Myanmar authorities that if they fail to return Razzak within a specific time, Bangladesh reserves the right to take any appropriation action.
Earlier, Bangladesh’s Ambassador to Myanmar Sufiur Rahman met with the Permanent Secretary in Myanmar’s Foreign Ministry in the capital Naypidaw on Saturday and reiterated Dhaka’s demand that Abdur Razzak be returned to Bangladesh immediately.
The incident had taken place in the morning of June 17, when BGB trooper Biplob Kumar was shot, and Nayek Razzaq was abducted and his sub-machine gun (SMG) taken away by Myanmar’s BGP in the Naf River near Jadimura on the Teknaf border in Cox’s Bazar. 
On June 18 the foreign ministry summoned Myanmar’s ambassador in Dhaka, Myo Mint Than, to protest against the shooting at the border and abduction of a BGB trooper.

 

 

 

BGP calls for flag meeting tomorrow

Return of BGB Nayek Razzak

Seven days after keeping Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Nayek Abdur Razzak captive in custody, Myanmar Border Guard Police (BGP) yesterday sent a letter to the commander of BGB Teknaf sector asking for a flag meeting at Mongdu in Myanmar tomorrow. The meeting will be held to send Razzak back home and the letter asked for the names of the officials concerned who will represent Bangladesh at the meeting. BGB Director General Major General Aziz Ahmed confirmed the development and said they will send names of a four- or five-member BGB delegation members to the BGP on Wednesday morning. We want a peaceful solution to the issue. We believe that the BGP authorities will send Razzak back to the country soon, he said. Replying to a question, the BGB chief said there was no threat on the border at this moment. Meanwhile, Bangladesh is very annoyed and surprised by the delay of the Myanmar authorities in sending back Nayek Razzak even seven days after his abduction by the BGP. As per the Bangladesh-Myanmar Border Agreement, 1980, the BGP has to return Razzak as soon as possible and they cannot torture any border guards while in custody. The issue of Nayek Razzaks return became complicated after the BGP issued contradictory statements about his release. State Minister for Home Affairs Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal yesterday said that they (BGP) were committing excesses by failing to return Razzak. BGP is pressuring us to receive Razzak along with 555 people rescued by the Myanmar authorities. It is really two different matters. We will bring back all Bangladeshi victims from Myanmar after ensuring their citizenship, he said. The BGP is giving contradictory statements every day. Myanmar is a friendly country and we are hoping that they (BGP) will send Razzak back soon by holding a flag meeting between the BGB and BGP, he said. Battalion Commander of BGB is in communication with the BGP commander regularly to bring back Razzak, he said. Earlier in the day, Kamal said Myanmar has agreed to return Nayek Razzak without any condition. On the 555 fortune seekers, Kamal said Bangladesh will bring back only those who will be confirmed as Bangladeshi citizens. He was talking to reporters after the 27th meeting of National Acid Control Council at the secretariat. On the other hand, State Minister for Foreign Affairs M Shahriar Alam yesterday urged the people to keep faith in the government and assured them of having abducted BGB member Nayek Abdur Razzak back home from Myanmar. He said there is the Vienna Convention regarding relations between two countries which should be abided by all countries. There is also a system to remind it (what is mentioned in Vienna Convention) if these are not abided by, he wrote on his official Facebook page. They are aware of dignity of Bangladeshs citizens, officers and members of forces. Right decision, strategy and patience are needed to resolve such issues, he added. The state minister said a citizen of the country may not want to accept the violation of the Vienna Convention. Maj Gen Md Abdur Rashid (retd), now a strategic and security analyst, said Myanmars insistence on taking back 555 people along with Nayek Razzak is like demanding ransom after abduction. We should demand a strong explanation from the ministries concerned about why they kidnapped Nayek Razzak and why they are delaying sending him back, he said. Maj Abdur Rashid, also Executive Director of Institute of Conflict, Law and Development Studies (ICLDS), said that the authorities concerned should tell the Myanmar authorities that if they fail to return Razzak within a specific time, Bangladesh reserves the right to take any appropriation action. Earlier, Bangladeshs Ambassador to Myanmar Sufiur Rahman met with the Permanent Secretary in Myanmars Foreign Ministry in the capital Naypidaw on Saturday and reiterated Dhakas demand that Abdur Razzak be returned to Bangladesh immediately. The incident had taken place in the morning of June 17, when BGB trooper Biplob Kumar was shot, and Nayek Razzaq was abducted and his sub-machine gun (SMG) taken away by Myanmars BGP in the Naf River near Jadimura on the Teknaf border in Coxs Bazar. On June 18 the foreign ministry summoned Myanmars ambassador in Dhaka, Myo Mint Than, to protest against the shooting at the border and abduction of a BGB trooperat the secretariat. On the other hand, State Minister for Foreign Affairs M Shahriar Alam yesterday urged the people to keep faith in the government and assured them of having abducted BGB member Nayek Abdur Razzak back home from Myanmar He said there is the Vienna Convention regarding relations between two countries which should be abided by all countries. There is also a system to remind it (what is mentioned in Vienna Convention) if these are not abided by, he wrote on his official Facebook page. They are aware of dignity of Bangladeshs citizens, officers and members of forces. Right decision, strategy and patience are needed to resolve such issues, he added. The state minister said a citizen of the country may not want to accept the violation of the Vienna Convention. Maj Gen Md Abdur Rashid (retd), now a strategic and security analyst, said Myanmars insistence on taking back 555 people along with Nayek Razzak is like demanding ransom after abduction. We should demand a strong explanation from the ministries concerned about why they kidnapped Nayek Razzak and why they are delaying sending him back, he said. Maj Abdur Rashid, also Executive Director of Institute of Conflict, Law and Development Studies (ICLDS), said that the authorities concerned should tell the Myanmar authorities that if they fail to return Razzak within a specific time, Bangladesh reserves the right to take any appropriation action. Earlier, Bangladeshs Ambassador to Myanmar Sufiur Rahman met with the Permanent Secretary in Myanmars Foreign Ministry in the capital Naypidaw on Saturday and reiterated Dhakas demand that Abdur Razzak be returned to Bangladesh immediately. The incident had taken place in the morning of June 17, when BGB trooper Biplob Kumar was shot, and Nayek Razzaq was abducted and his sub-machine gun (SMG) taken away by Myanmars BGP in the Naf River near Jadimura on the Teknaf border in Coxs Bazar. On June 18 the foreign ministry summoned Myanmars ambassador in Dhaka, Myo Mint Than, to protest against the shooting at the border and abduction of a BGB trooper.