Dhaka, Nov. 23 -- When the Arakan Army wrested what it called "absolute control" of Rakhine State from Myanmar's military junta, a measure of quiet had briefly settled across the Bangladesh-Myanmar border.

But the calm has vanished.

Fresh fighting on the other side has stirred a new wave of anxiety among residents of Ukhiya and Teknaf.

From across the Naf River, roughly 2.5km away, stray bullets and ammunition have begun flying into Bangladeshi villages in Teknaf's Whykong Union.

On Oct 25, a bullet hit and injured Chhenuara Begum from Techchhibridge. That day, another round tore into a nearby shop. The next morning, a shot pierced the tin roof of Ayub Islam's house in Amtali village.

The question many now ask: if Myanmar's military ...