Dhaka, May 10 -- Former ambassador Munshi Faiz Ahmad has issued a stark warning about recent calls from Bangladeshi officials to establish a "humanitarian corridor" into Myanmar's Rakhine state.

Speaking on bdnews24.com's discussion programme "Inside Out", he expressed deep concern over the proposed initiative, which aims to facilitate United Nations humanitarian aid during Myanmar's protracted conflict.

While acknowledging the good intentions behind the effort, Faiz emphasised that Bangladesh must tread carefully and demand complete clarity before proceeding.

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