'Humanitarian Corridor' to Deliver Aid to Myanmar's Rakhine State: Analysis of Bangladesh's Security Challenges

This study critically examines the concept of a humanitarian corridor as a strategic and humanitarian mechanism to deliver aid to Myanmar’s Rakhine State, with a specific focus on the security challenges faced by Bangladesh. Hosting over a million Rohingya refugees since 2017, Bangladesh has encountered increasing internal pressures, including economic burden, social tensions, and transnational security threats such as human trafficking and extremism. Grounded in securitisation theory, realism, and the Responsibility to Protect (R2P) framework, the research examines how the proposed corridor serves as both a humanitarian necessity and a geopolitical strategy. The study employs qualitative analysis, including policy document reviews and expert interviews, to identify the implications of the corridor for regional stability, sovereignty norms, and international cooperation. Findings suggest that while the corridor may relieve humanitarian strain and enhance Bangladesh’s diplomatic standing, its implementation requires multilateral support, legal innovation, and conflict-sensitive planning. The research concludes with actionable recommendations and identifies future research priorities for refining humanitarian response frameworks in conflict-prone areas.