Dhaka, May 22 -- National Security Advisor Khalilur Rahman has dismissed the proposed establishment of a relief corridor into Rakhine as a "rumour", saying only sending aid to the war-torn Myanmar state was being discussed.

Khalilur, who is also the chief advisor's high representative for Rohingya issues and priority affairs, said this at a briefing at the Foreign Service Academy on Wednesday.

He said, "I know that there is a rumour that Bangladesh is planning a corridor with UN assistance in Myanmar. I want to make it clear that no one has talked to us about a corridor. And no such discussions will be held with anyone.

"The matter of the corridor needs to be understood. It is a system to evacuate people from areas affected by a disast...