I was there Dec 2019 (for pleasure). Saw some soldiers in the international airport area, that was it.

I learnt about the Rohingya ethnic cleansing before going and how the leader wouldn't publicly condemn military actions. It now seems like she didn't want to ruffle some feathers.

What's the general attitude over there? Did anyone see this coming? I was able to meet a few locals and ate at the same three places for one month. The youth were optimistic. The city felt alive. Multinationals were investing.

Would be sad to see US sanctions followed by the populace getting the shaft, like some North Korea situation.