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BGB foils BSF's push-in bid

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has foiled an attempt to push in 13 Indian nationals through the border at Chawratari village of Durgapur Union under Aditmari upazila of Lalmonirhat district early Wednesday morning. According to sources, among the 13 people, six were women and one an infant. The in

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BGB foils BSF's push-in bid

OUR CORRESPONDENT
Published :
May 29, 2025 09:33
Updated :
May 29, 2025 09:33

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has foiled an attempt to push in 13 Indian nationals through the border at Chawratari village of Durgapur Union under Aditmari upazila of Lalmonirhat district early Wednesday morning.

According to sources, among the 13 people, six were women and one an

infant. The incident took place near the Main Pillar No. 924 and the sub-pillar 9(S) of Durgapur union.

Being informed, locals and BGB personnel rushed to the spot and foiled the attempt of push-in by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF). These 13 people were brought from Assam. They were later left stranded at the zero line of Durgapur border near the Main Pillar No. 924.

When contacted, Lt Colonel Mehedi Imam, commanding officer (CO) of 15 BGB Battalion, Lalmonirhat, said, "We have told BSF that they are not BD citizens as they have no valid papers of BD. It's very inhumane trying to push in people at dead of night."

There is an infant among the 13 people including women.

They said they were from Assam and they had residences there. They have valid voter ID cards and other valid papers also.

Their papers were snatched by the BSF.

BGB told BSF to show their valid paper against their claim of BD citizenship, he added.​

 

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India’s impunity at the border must end

Continued push-ins testing the limits of bilateral relations

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India’s impunity at the border must end
Continued push-ins testing the limits of bilateral relations

VISUAL: STAR

We are quite concerned—and frankly, shocked—by the continued push-in operations being carried out by the BSF and other Indian agencies, despite repeated protests from Bangladesh. The persistence of these incidents, even after formal objections raised through flag meetings and diplomatic channels, reflects a blatant disregard for international norms and bilateral agreements. Equally disturbing is India's denial of these actions, which not only points to an attempt to distort the truth, but also a possible strategy to maintain plausible deniability while continuing such operations under the cover of darkness.

Since May 7, at least 1,053 individuals have been pushed into Bangladesh through different border points, according to a report citing the BGB headquarters. Among them were Selina Begum and her three young daughters, who were allegedly thrown into the Feni River along the Tripura border while being tied with empty plastic bottles to keep them afloat. They floated helplessly all night before being rescued by locals in Khagrachhari's Ramgarh area on May 22. The mother and also the father, who was also rescued, were working as labourers in India's Haryana state. But then the family was detained by Indian agencies, allegedly robbed of valuables, and pushed in.

Over the last few weeks, there have been multiple accounts of the victims of such push-ins from India. Although the expulsions seemed to primarily target "illegal migrants," there have been notable exceptions, including Rohingya refugees registered with the UNHCR in India. Most of the victims are Bangla-speaking Muslims, some allegedly with valid Aadhaar cards, voter IDs, and decades-long residence records. In some cases, entire families were apparently picked up in random raids, herded into detention centres, and dispatched to border areas. While talking to The Daily Star, the BGB director general confirmed that many of those pushed in are Bangladeshi nationals who lived in India for years. Some of their children were born in India and held Indian documents, he said. Many victims, he added, also reported inhumane treatment including physical abuse and forced starvation prior to being dumped at the border.

These harrowing accounts highlight the utter absurdity and hollowness of India's actions. At this stage, we cannot help but wonder if India, as the bigger neighbour, feels it can act with complete impunity simply because it expects Bangladesh to remain silent or submissive. Whatever its strategy or expectation may be, it is clearly violating human rights and breaching due process and established diplomatic protocols—a combination that would be seen as a red flag for any bilateral relations.

We urge the Indian authorities to stop these unilateral push-ins immediately. If they refuse to halt these actions and engage in a transparent, acceptable repatriation process, the interim government should seriously consider involving the international community, including the UN and regional multilateral platforms, to seek redress for these reprehensible activities. For us, this is not just a border or humanitarian issue; it is also a test of Bangladesh's sovereignty and dignity. So, we must act accordingly.​

 

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Bangladeshi youth shot dead by BSF, body taken away
Our Correspondent . Moulvibazar 01 June, 2025, 20:43

A Bangladeshi youth was shot dead by the Indian Border Security Force at Dattagram border in Sharifpur union of Kulaura upazila in Moulvibazar on Saturday night.

The incident took place at about 11:30pm on Saturday in no man’s land on the Indian side and the BSF took away the body, according to officials of the Border Guard Bangladesh and local people.

The body of victim Pradeep Baidya, 22, a resident of Dattagram village, is currently being kept at Kailashahar Hospital in India, said Sharifpur Union Parishad Ward-9 member Zainul Islam.

‘Pradeep was a student and also engaged in farming. The BSF shot him near the barbed wire fence along the border and took away his body,’ said Zainul.

Pradeep’s father has been ill for long, the family is very poor and depended on Pradeep’s income for survival, he said.

BGB-46 Battalion commanding officer ASM Zakaria said that the incident took place in no man’s land on the Indian side.

‘Pradeep’s body was taken to Kailashahar Hospital. The Indian police will hand over the body to the Bangladeshi police,’ the BGB official added.

At least 11 Bangladeshi nationals were killed and 23 injured in BSF shooting and beating incidents from January to April this year.

Of those killed, five were in April alone, three in March, one in February, and two in January, according to rights group Ain O Salish Kendra data updated till April 30.

Border killings by the Indian BSF have been happening every month, except November in 2024, since the ouster of Sheikh Hasina on August 5 amid a student-led mass uprising in the year, when she fled to India, statistics show.

From August, 2024 till April, 2025, at least 24 Bangladeshis were killed and 32 injured by the BSF.

At least 30 Bangladeshis were killed by the BSF during 2024 against 31 killed during 2023, ASK data show.

From January, 2009 till November, 2024, the BSF reportedly killed 588 Bangladeshis and injured 773 Bangladeshis, according to rights body Odhikar.​

 

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Bangladesh to send fresh letter to India over ongoing push-ins: Foreign Adviser

Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Tuesday said Bangladesh will send a fresh 'substantive' letter to India, reminding them of set mechanisms to deal with the push-ins, noting that push-ins are still happening. "We will give them a fresh letter (diplomatic note) today or tomorrow. We give

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Bangladesh to send fresh letter to India over ongoing push-ins: Foreign Adviser

Published :
Jun 03, 2025 20:11
Updated :
Jun 03, 2025 23:42

Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Tuesday said Bangladesh will send a fresh 'substantive' letter to India, reminding them of set mechanisms to deal with the push-ins, noting that push-ins are still happening.

"We will give them a fresh letter (diplomatic note) today or tomorrow. We give them a substantive letter," he told reporters at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs while responding to a question.

Asked whether the letter would be in a soft language or a kind of protest note, Adviser Hossain said it depends on how it is viewed, reports UNB.

He said Bangladesh is in touch with India on the issues of push-ins with regular exchanges.

Adviser Hossain said communication with New Delhi continues, and Dhaka is trying to ensure that nothing happens beyond the set mechanisms, mentioning that the Indian side has given Bangladesh a list and Dhaka has taken some of them after verification.

Bangladesh's position is that it will examine each case separately and will receive only if there is proof that they are Bangladeshi citizens. "We see it (push-in) is happening. It is not possible to face physically," he said.

Hossain said there is a mechanism on consular issues, and using the mechanism, Dhaka is trying to bring it under the set rules.

Asked about updates on deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's extradition, the Adviser said there has been no feedback yet.

Seeking an accelerated verification process, India has said they have a large number of Bangladeshi nationals - over 2000 - who are required to be deported after verification.

Regarding Hasina's extradition request, the Adviser also said they had not given the second letter yet, but if required, it will be done.

On border killings, he said Dhaka's strong protest continues through diplomatic channels.

The Adviser said the Consular Dialogue between the two countries can take place as there are issues (like push-ins).

Asked about the next national election, Hossain said the election issue comes up when they hold routine meetings at home and abroad.

"We mention the government's position that the election will be held between December this year to June next year," he said.

"We have asked the Bangladeshi side to verify their nationality. We have a pending list of 2360.....upwards of 2360 cases of people who are required to be deported," said official Spokesperson at the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal, recently.

During a regular briefing in New Delhi, he also said many of them have completed their jail sentences.

"And in many cases, the nationality verification is required to be done. It is pending since 2020. So, almost five years have passed," said the MEA Spokesperson.

The Indian side urged the Bangladeshi side they expedite the verification process so that people who are required to be deported can be sent back to Bangladesh.

"They must expedite this process," Spokesperson Jaiswal said.

The MEA spokesperson said the people who are staying in India illegally or the foreigners who are staying in India illegally, whether they happen to be Bangladeshi nationals or any other nationality, will be dealt with as per law.​

 

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BGB returns BSF member detained at Chapainawabganj border

A member of BSF, who was detained for alleged trespassing at the Johorpur border in Chapainawabganj, has been returned.

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BGB returns BSF member detained at Chapainawabganj border
Correspondent Chapainawabganj
Published: 04 Jun 2025, 17: 15

BGB returns a detained Border Security Force (BSF) member after flag meeting at Chapainawabganj border on 4 June 2025. Courtesy of BGB

A member of the Indian Border Security Force (BSF), who was detained for alleged trespassing into the Johorpur border in Chapainawabganj, has been returned.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) handed over BSF member Ganesh Murti, a senior constable of Nurpur Border outpost under the 71st BSF Battalion, to Indian authorities around 11:30 am on Wednesday, after a flag meeting at the Johorpur border in Chapainawabganj Sadar upazila.

BGB Battalion 53 Chapainawabganj commanding officer Lieutenant Colonel Fahad Mahmud confirmed the matter to Prothom Alo.

Earlier in the morning, locals detained the BSF member Ganesh Murti from the Johorpur–Tek border area in the Sadar upazila around 8:00 am. Upon receiving the news, BGB took him into custody.

Lieutenant Colonel Fahad Mahmud said locals captured Ganesh Murti when he crossed into Bangladesh territory through the Satrasia area of the Johorpur border, carrying arms and ammunition. BGB patrol teams later rescued him and brought him to their outpost. He was drunk at the time of detention.

Fahad Mahmud further said a flag meeting between BGB and BSF company commanders was held at 11:30 am today, and the BSF member was handed over to the Indian authorities following proper procedures. BGB strongly protested the unauthorised entry of the BSF member during the meeting.​

 

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A member of BSF detained by the villagers. Watch the video.

 

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India pushes 1,272 people, including Indians, Rohingya, into Bangladesh in 27 days

India pushes 1,272 people, including Indians, Rohingya, into Bangladesh in 27 days

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India pushes 1,272 people, including Indians, Rohingya, into Bangladesh in 27 days

AFP Dhaka
Published: 05 Jun 2025, 16: 18

The situation escalated in the area between the BGB and BSF centering the push-ins along the Baraibari border in Roumari upazila of Kurigram Prothom Alo file photo

Bangladesh said Wednesday that neighbouring India has pushed more than 1,270 people across its border in the past month, mainly Bangladeshis, but also Indian citizens and Rohingya refugees.

Bangladesh, largely encircled by land by India, has seen relations with New Delhi turn icy since a mass uprising toppled Dhaka's previous government last year.

"Between 7 May and 3 June, Indian authorities pushed in 1,272 individuals, including a few Indian citizens and Rohingya, through 19 bordering districts", Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) officials said.

"Only yesterday, they pushed 50 individuals."

India's Hindu nationalist government has often described undocumented immigrants as "Muslim infiltrators", accusing them of posing a security threat.

India has not commented on the recent returns across their shared border.

Bangladeshi Jahidul Molla, 21, said he was among those sent back, saying he had been living in India's western state of Gujarat since he was 14.

"They picked us up from home and put us on a plane," Molla told AFP, adding that after two weeks in a camp, he was then taken onboard a ship, along with more than 50 others, almost all men.

"For the next three days, they kept beating us, and we were starving", reporting that they were then dropped overboard in the mangrove swamps of the Sundarbans, which straddle the border between the nations.

"They dropped us... the coast guard rescued us and handed us over to the police".

AFP could not independently verify his account.

India shares a long and porous border with neighbouring Muslim-majority Bangladesh.

The mostly Muslim Rohingya have been persecuted in Myanmar for decades, with many fleeing a 2017 military crackdown.

More than a million escaped to Bangladesh, but others fled to India.

The BGB official said "some of the Rohingya" were registered with the UN refugee agency in India.

Md Touhid Hossain, who heads the foreign ministry in the caretaker government, said Dhaka was "putting all our efforts" into resolving the issue through dialogue.

Indian media report that, since a four-day conflict with Pakistan last month, authorities have pushed back more than 2,000 alleged illegal Bangladeshi immigrants.

In February, Amit Shah, India's interior minister said "the issue of illegal intruders is also related to national security, and it should be dealt with strictly", adding that "they should be identified and deported".​