Landmines destroy limbs and lives on Bangladesh-Myanmar border
Summary
Landmines along the Bangladesh-Myanmar border are causing injuries and deaths as villagers try to go about their daily lives. The mines are remnants of ongoing conflicts in Myanmar, and Bangladesh accuses Myanmar's military and local armed groups of planting them. Despite warnings and clearance efforts, the explosive devices pose a constant threat to those living in the area.Key Facts
- Landmines on the Bangladesh-Myanmar border are injuring and killing villagers.
- Ali Hossain, a villager, lost his leg to a landmine while collecting firewood in early 2025.
- Myanmar is ranked by a global group as the most dangerous country for landmine injuries.
- Over 2,000 landmine-related injuries were recorded in Myanmar during 2024.
- Bangladesh's border with Myanmar is largely unmarked and crossed regularly by locals.
- Bangladesh accuses Myanmar's military and armed groups of placing the mines.
- In 2025, at least 28 people in Bangladesh were hurt by landmines.
- Bangladesh actively places warning signs and conducts mine-clearing operations.
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