Fresh fighting and reported airstrikes inside Myanmar triggered panic along Bangladesh's southeastern frontier on Wednesday night, as powerful explosions and the sound of military aircraft echoed across the border and shook homes in Teknaf, Cox's Bazar.

The blasts, which began shortly after 9:00pm, were heard across several border villages, with residents reporting that the force of the explosions rattled houses and prompted many people to leave their homes.

Children and elderly residents were among those most affected by the renewed unrest.

Abdul Mannan, acting chairman of Sabrang Union, told Daily Waadaa that explosions had continued intermittently since 9:00pm, with the impact felt most intensely in Shah Porir Dwip and nearby areas.

"The intensity of the explosions has created widespread fear among people living along the border," he said.

Dil Mohammad Dilu, a resident of Jaliapara in Teknaf, said the blasts were clearly audible even inside Teknaf town. He also reported intermittent flashes of fire visible from the direction of the Naf River, further fuelling anxiety among residents.

According to local sources, the Myanmar Air Force had dropped at least 27 bombs by 10:20pm after identifying positions of the Arakan Army inside Myanmar. Waadaa could not independently verify the claim.

Lieutenant Colonel Md Hanifur Rahman Bhuiyan, commanding officer of Teknaf Battalion (2 BGB), confirmed that fighting was underway between two sides in Myanmar's Maungdaw Township, across the border from Bangladesh.

"The heavy gunfire from across the border is clearly audible in Teknaf's frontier areas, and the force of the blasts has shaken houses in several places. I am personally heading to the border to assess the situation," he said.

He said preliminary information indicated that the clashes were taking place about 18 kilometres inside Myanmar from Shah Porir Dwip, adding that authorities were gathering further details.

Teknaf Upazila Nirbahi Officer S M Anik Chowdhury also confirmed that the sound of heavy gunfire from inside Myanmar had reached Bangladesh's border areas.

"The situation is being closely monitored. Border residents have been advised to remain alert and avoid unnecessary panic," he said.

Cross-border explosions have repeatedly unsettled communities along the Teknaf frontier as fighting between Myanmar's military and ethnic armed groups has intensified near the Bangladesh border. A similar episode was reported in December 2025.