Bangladesh, Myanmar build troops on border

Bangladesh is planning to send reinforcements to its border with Myanmar, in response to Yangon's military build-up along the frontier.

Officials in Bangladesh said Wednesday that they were monitoring the situation very closely, Reuters.

The development follows reports that Myanmar was erecting barbed-wire fences along its border with Bangladesh.

Myanmar is reportedly building up its military in the region. Bangladesh says its army is ready to act if necessary.

Border tension is common between the two neighbors, with minor clashes erupting at times.