Dhaka, May 21 -- Bangladesh would provide logistical support to transfer aid across the Bangladesh-Myanmar border, Khalilur Rahman, Bangladesh's National Security Adviser (NSA), said on Wednesday.

"UN would organize distribution of aid through its channels within Rakhine and Bangladesh would provide logistical support to transfer aid across Bangladesh-Myanmar border," he told the reporters.

Bangladesh has decided to keep informal contact with the Arakan Army, an ethnic-armed organization based in Rakhine State.

"Bangladesh government realized the need for keeping contact with the Arakan Army when they took control over the Myanmar side of our border. It is Bangladesh's duty to protect its border and keep it peaceful. For this reason, B...