They escaped to Bangladesh on Thursday (April 18) night through the Naf river in Teknaf, Cox's Bazar, and surrendered to the Coast Guard, authorities said.

They were later handed over to the Naikhongchhari Battalion (BGB-11) of the BGB.

Earlier on April 16, a group of 46 BGP members from Myanmar entered Bangladesh through the Naikhongchhari border in Bandarban.

This time, a total of 274 BGP members have taken refuge in Bangladesh.

Earlier this year, 330 Myanmar nationals, including BGP members, military personnel, customs officials, and other officials, had taken shelter in Bangladesh. They were sent back on February 15.