The Bangladesh Army remains uncompromising when it comes to the question of the country’s sovereignty, said Brigadier General Md Nazim-ud-Daula, Director of the Directorate of Military Operations at the Army Headquarters, on Monday.

“Corridor-related issues are highly sensitive. For the army, national interest comes first. There will be no compromise when it comes to the country’s independence, security and sovereignty,” he said during a briefing organised by the Army Headquarters at Dhaka Cantonment.

Responding to a question about the corridor issue, Brig Gen Nazim said, “The border situation with Myanmar is more sensitive now than ever before and the army is maintaining the highest level of alertness.”

Mentioning about the 30,000 uniforms reportedly being made for the Kuki-Chin National Front (KNF) in Chattogram, he said, “The KNF represents the Kuki community, which has a population of around 12,000. So, why were 30,000 uniforms being produced? What’s the truth behind this and who’s involved? The army is taking this matter very seriously and is thoroughly investigating.”

Referring to the  ‘push-ins’ of citizens across the bordering area of the country from India, Brig Gen Nazim said such actions are “neither acceptable nor desirable.”

“Currently, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) is tackling the matter effectively. However, if necessary or if directed by the government, the army will also intervene. Still, this kind of situation is highly undesirable,” he added.

Earlier, Colonel Md Shafiqul Islam, Colonel  Staff of the Directorate of Military Operations, outlined the army’s activities over the past 40 days.

He said strict measures will be taken against mob violence and those who disrupt social security.

Shafiqul Islam also observed that, compared to the past, the overall law and order situation has either remained stable or improved in some areas.

But, he said, maintaining law and order is not the army’s sole responsibility. “It requires coordinated efforts from law enforcement agencies and other relevant institutions to bring about further improvement,” he said.