The meeting took place amid ongoing controversy surrounding a proposed UN-led aid corridor through Bangladesh to deliver humanitarian assistance to civilians in Myanmar’s Rakhine State. The press release noted that Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus recently described the proposal as “an idea” put forward by the UN Secretary-General during his visit in March, emphasizing that no concrete progress has been made on the initiative.
While Bangladesh initially expressed openness to the aid corridor, the proposal has faced significant backlash from political parties and defense officials, who have labeled it a “bloody corridor” due to concerns over potential threats to national sovereignty and security.
The discussions come in the context of strained diplomatic relations, as Bangladesh recalled its ambassador and military attaché from Myanmar in May 2025.
While Bangladesh initially expressed openness to the aid corridor, the proposal has faced significant backlash from political parties and defense officials, who have labeled it a “bloody corridor” due to concerns over potential threats to national sovereignty and security.
The discussions come in the context of strained diplomatic relations, as Bangladesh recalled its ambassador and military attaché from Myanmar in May 2025.
