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BSF âcrosses intoâ Kurigram border, beats 5 farmers
Five farmers have reportedly been beaten and injured by members of Indiaâs Border Security Force, or BSF, after they entered Bangladesh through the border in Kurigramâs Phulbari Upazila. Upon hearing of the altercation, residents of the border region armed themselves with sticks and gathefinancialexpress.com.bd
BSF âcrosses intoâ Kurigram border, beats 5 farmers
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Feb 14, 2025 22:04
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Feb 14, 2025 22:04
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Five farmers have reportedly been beaten and injured by members of Indiaâs Border Security Force, or BSF, after they entered Bangladesh through the border in Kurigramâs Phulbari Upazila.
Upon hearing of the altercation, residents of the border region armed themselves with sticks and gathered at the zero line.
The situation was eventually diffused defused when the Border Guard Bangladesh, or BGB, personnel intervened, calming the crowd and restoring order.
The incident occurred near Balatari International Border Pillar No 930 (HS) in Nawdanga Union of the Upazila on Friday afternoon, according to Havildar Delbar Hossain of the BGBâs Gorakhmandal Border Outpost, or BOP.
The five individuals who sustained injuries have been identified as Shamsul Haque, 60, Jabed Ali, 55, Tajul Islam, 40, Kashem Ali, 50, and Ripon, 35, identified by a single name. All of them are residents of Krishnananda Bakshi village.
Witnesses said members of India's Narayanganj-138 Battalion of the BSF crossed the barbed-wire fence and entered approximately 500 yards into Bangladesh's zero line.
The confrontation began when Bangladeshi farmers working along the border protested the incursion, leading to a heated argument between the two sides.
The situation escalated when BSF personnel reportedly began striking the farmers with sticks, leaving five injured.
Upon learning of the incident, local villagers pursued the BSF members, who subsequently retreated across the border.
The clash has heightened tensions in the area.
Local resident Rubel Islam recounted the incident, saying: "When BSF members entered Bangladesh in the afternoon, they were confronted. They became angry and beat us up."
Delbar confirmed that the situation along the border has since stabilised. He added that the incident has been reported to higher authorities for further review.
Lt Col Shakil Alam, commander of the BGB's Lalmonirhat-15 Battalion, asserted: "It is not a simple matter for the BSF to cross into Bangladesh and assault individuals. However, thorough inquiries are being conducted regarding the incident."
Repeated BSF attempts at border fencing vexatious
The attempt of Indiaâs Border Security Force of March 17 at erecting barbed-wire fences along the border at Dahagram in Lalmonirhat is worrying as it violates the established border protocols. Indian border guards began erecting the fence with iron poles and fencing materials along the Sardar...
Repeated BSF attempts at border fencing vexatious
19 March, 2025, 00:00
The attempt of Indiaâs Border Security Force of March 17 at erecting barbed-wire fences along the border at Dahagram in Lalmonirhat is worrying as it violates the established border protocols. Indian border guards began erecting the fence with iron poles and fencing materials along the Sardar Para stretch of the border. The construction had been halted only after Bangladeshi border guards intervened and formally protested against the move. Border Guard Bangladesh officials have said that the fencing work was taking place in the no manâs land. But, the Border Guidelines, signed between Bangladesh and India in 1975, does not allow the construction of structures within 150 yards from the zero line on each side of the border. The incident follows two earlier attempts of the Indian guards to erect fences along the same stretch on March 2 and January 10. While the situation remains calm for now, local people say that an unease prevails about the growing presence of Indian guards near the border. They report that the repeated fencing attempts threaten their movement and farm work and create an atmosphere of insecurity in the frontiers.
Indian border guards made similar attempts along the borders in Chapainawabganj and Naogaon in recent months. This pattern reflects not only disregard for the established border protocols but also undermines the spirit of cooperation that bilateral relations require. The repeated violations send out a signal for a serious deviation from the commitments made at meetings between the two border forces. Although the meetings have often come up with pledges to uphold mutual understanding and prevent tension, such commitments are increasingly brought into question by action on part of the Indian guards. The move at hand of the Indian border guards could well be construed as an attempt at discommoding the Bangladesh government, which is in a transitional phase, especially in view of a series of events have happened in the border with the direct involvement of Indiaâs Border Security Force. Such events on part of the Indian guards began in the final days of December 2024 with the erection of barbed-wire or electric fences along the border in Lalmonirhat, Chapainawabganj and Naogaon. Such events also endanger any efforts for improvement in bilateral relations, which have faced a setback because of Indiaâs support for the authoritarian Awami League regime, toppled in a mass uprising on August 5, 2024.
Dhaka should, therefore, take up the issue with New Delhi to ensure that such attempts are addressed with the seriousness that they warrant. Delhi, in turn, should also ensure strict adherence to protocols. Such action is not welcome when both the neighbours are working to improve bilateral relations.
They are trying to show the world that India has become such an economic power that people from other countries migrate to India for better lives. The Indians conveniently forget that millions of Indians migrate to the USA, Europe, Middle East, Africa and of course Bangladesh for better lives. The Indians say they have a 3 trillion dollar economy but they hide the truth that they have 150 crores hungry mouths to feed.
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