The Bangladeshi Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPPS) has warned that the Yunus-led interim authority’s clandestine arrangements with the Arakan Army pose serious security and diplomatic risks. Characterizing the Arakan Army as an “unreliable partner” due to its ties with Chinese-backed militias, the policy brief raises concerns over unauthorized incursions, the legitimacy of the proposed humanitarian corridor, and the lack of parliamentary oversight in Bangladesh’s foreign policy decisions. The report also highlights potential threats of narcotics and arms smuggling, regional instability, and adverse geopolitical responses from major stakeholders such as China, India, and Russia.