Situation in Myanmar "worrying factor" for India, Bangladesh: Hasan

NEW DELHI, Feb 7 (BSS): Foreign Minister Dr. Hasan Mahmud on Wednesday said that the prevailing situation in Myanmar was a "worrying factor for Bangladesh and India" as both the countries share border with Myanmar.
"So far until today (this morning) as many as 338 people mostly Myanmar border security guard and army personnel had entered Bangladesh and we gave them shelter with consultation to take them back," he said.
The minister, who is now on a three-day official visit in New Delhi at the invitation of Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, made the comments while responding to media quarries at Press Club of India (PCI) premises in the evening.
Dr. Hasan talked to journalists after placing floral wreaths at the portrait of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at "Bangabandhu Media Centre" set up at the first floor of the club building.
Bangladesh Ambassador to India Md. Mustafizur Rahman, PCI President Gautam Lahiri and officials from Bangladesh High Commission were present on the occasion.
Responding to a number of questions from media, the foreign minister told journalists that Myanmar authorities have agreed to take back their people (border security guard and army personnel), who took shelter in Bangladesh during a discussion with Bangladesh envoy in Myanmar.
"Although the Myanmar authorities have agreed to take them back, but it is the matter of discussion how they will implement it," he added.