Authorities in Bangladesh Sunday claimed that Myanmar has suspended oil and gas exploration in the disputed Bay of Bengal as a result of Dhaka's efforts to defuse tension between the two countries, DPA reported. "Diplomatic endeavours and a strong presence by the Bangladesh navy resulted in the suspension of exploration by Myanmar in the disputed waters," a statement issued by the Inter-Service Public Relations office of the country's Defence Ministry said. The statement said Myanmar also withdrew its warship and Korean rig Trans Ocean Legend from the disputed waters 50 nautical miles from St Martin's island amidst heavy presence from the Bangladesh navy. "There has been a conflict between Bangladesh and Myanmar over disputed territorial waters over a long period of time. It became more complex after the probability of finding gas in the disputed area," the statement signed by Lt Colonel Kazi Md Kabirul Islam said.
