[🇧🇩-Land] Atrocities of BSF/How BGB responds

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[h3]বিএসএফের গু*লিতে আবারও ঝরে গেলো প্রাণ,সীমান্তে থমথমে অবস্থা |[/h3]

I'd like to have Hindus from Bangladesh Hindu Buddha Christian Oikko Shomity (Unity) bring out a procession protesting this wanton killing of a Hindu Bangladeshi citizen (Shwarna) by the BSF.

If not - then why ?

If Modi's people can play the Hindu card and scream against fake vandalization of Hindu homes in Bangladesh, why are Bangladeshi Hindus silent now against the killing of one of their own in the hands of the BSF ??

As I recall some of the Bangladeshi Hindus asked Modi to "save" them ??

Senseless killing of one person is too much.

In no border across the globe - do you see this kind of mowing down of people with bullets, like Indian BSF does.

BSF is the most bloodthirsty and unprofessional of all border forces that we have ever seen.

 

[Bilal9]

The Indian Border Security Force (BSF) handed over the body of a 13-year-old Bangladeshi girl, who was shot and killed in BSF firing, to the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on Tuesday night—45 hours after the incident occurred, according to police.

Kulaura Police Station Officer-in-Charge Binoy Bhusan Roy confirmed the handover, stating that the body was subsequently returned to the girl’s family after completing the necessary legal procedures.

Lt Col Mizanur Rahman Shikdar, sector commandant of the BGB in Sreemangal, detailed the incident, revealing that the teenager was fatally shot by BSF personnel as she and others attempted to cross into India near the Lalarchak border area of Sharifpur union in Kulaura upazila on Sunday night.

A flag meeting was convened between the BGB and BSF to address the situation, Shikdar added.

The victim, identified as 13-year-old Swarna Das, was the daughter of Porendra Das, a resident of Kalnigar village in Paschim Juri union under Juri upazila.

According to Porendra Das, Swarna and her mother had attempted to cross into India illegally to visit his eldest son, who lives in Tripura. They were aided by two local brokers. Around 9 pm on Sunday, as they reached the fence on the Indian side, BSF personnel opened fire, killing Swarna instantly. Swarna’s mother narrowly escaped the gunfire.

The tragic incident has sparked outrage and raised serious concerns about the use of lethal force in border areas.

 

[Bilal9]

Sheikh Hasina's friendship with India has produced two more Bangladeshi dead bodies.

This makes a solid case for arming Bangladeshis living along the border. If Khasiya citizens in India can possess arms, why not ours ? In Zia's time, we had village defense committees along the border.

 

[Saif]

BSF is the most bloodthirsty and unprofessional of all border forces that we have ever seen.

You have correctly depicted the true nature of BSF. They are savages.

 

[Saif]

Dhaka lodges strong protest over killing of minor girl by BSF

FE Report The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh on Thursday lodged a formal protest with the Government of India over the killing of a 13-year-old Bangladeshi girl, Shwarna Das, from Juri upazila in Moulvibazar district, who was shot dead by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF on 01 Sept

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Dhaka lodges strong protest over killing of minor girl by BSF
FE Online Report
Published :
Sep 05, 2024 19:08
Updated :
Sep 06, 2024 00:19

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh on Thursday lodged a formal protest with the Government of India over the killing of a 13-year-old Bangladeshi girl, Shwarna Das, from Juri upazila in Moulvibazar district, who was shot dead by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF on 01 September 2024.

The Government of Bangladesh called on the Government of India to prevent a recurrence of such heinous acts and to conduct inquiries into all border killings, identify those responsible, and bring them to justice, a spokesperson for the ministry said.

In the protest note sent to the Indian High Commission in Dhaka, Bangladesh strongly condemned such ruthless acts and expressed deep concern over the incidents.

The Government of Bangladesh reminded that such incidents of border killing are undesirable and unwarranted and constitute a violation of the provisions of the Joint Indo-Bangladesh Guidelines for Border Authorities, 1975.​

 

[Saif]

Home adviser tells BGB to prevent repeat of Felani incident at border

Home affairs adviser Lieutenant General (retired) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said on Saturday that he did not want to see killings of Bangladesh nationals like that of...

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Home adviser tells BGB to prevent repeat of Felani incident at border
Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha . Dhaka 07 September, 2024, 18:26

Lt Gen, retd, Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury | UNB/ Collected photo

Home affairs adviser Lieutenant General (retired) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said on Saturday that he did not want to see killings of Bangladesh nationals like that of Felani again along the border with India.

‘I don’t want to see killings like Felani again. Don’t show your back at the border . . . carry out your responsibilities in a perfect manner,’ said Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury as he addressed the members of Border Guard Bangladesh at the Border Conference Centre of BGB Pilkhana Headquarters in Dhaka.

He also asked the BGB personnel to perform their duties with utmost professionalism and stay away from all sorts of corruption.

‘Corruption will not be tolerated under any circumstances . . . The BGB members must perform duties according to the law,’ the home adviser told the senior BGB officials as he mentioned that the prime responsibility of the BGB was to ensure protection of the frontiers and prevent smuggling.

Issuing a warning of tough action against any sort of corrupt practices, the adviser said, ‘Strict disciplinary measures will be taken against those who will be involved in bribery and corruption. Not only that if necessary, they will be fired from the service.’

The BGB director general Major General Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui along with senior officials of the BGB Headquarters and region commanders of the force, Sector Commanders, Battalion Commanders and other officials took part in the event through video teleconference.​

 

[Saif]

‘সীমান্তে পিঠ প্রদর্শন নয়, নিজের ওপর অর্পিত দায়িত্ব পালন করুন' |

 

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[H3]Bangladeshi teenager killed by BSF firing at Thakurgaon border[/H3]
Jayant Kumar Singh's father Mahadev Kumar Singh and Darbar Ali of the same upazila were shot dead.

Symbolic image. Star Online Graphics

A 14-year-old Bangladeshi teenager (Jayant Kumar Singh) was killed by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) on the Kantivita border of Thakurgaon's Baliadangi upazila.

This incident happened on Monday morning. The name of the deceased teenager is Jayant Kumar Singh.

The Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Baliadangi Police Station Feroz Kabir told The Daily Star, 'Fakirvita Belpukur's father, Jayant Kumar Singh's father, Mahadev Kumar Singh of Belpukur and Nitoldoba village of the same upazila. Darbar Ali (50) was also injured in BSF firing.'

According to the locals, the BSF members of Dingapara camp opened fire on a group of people illegally entering India by cutting the barbed wire fence around 3:30 am today. Jayant was killed on the spot and two others were shot dead.


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[H4]Bangladeshi girl Swarna Das was killed in BSF firing, strong protest in Dhaka[/H4]
Many others were with them and they escaped unhurt, said the OC.

Mahadev Singh and Darbar Ali, who were shot, are undergoing treatment at a hospital in Rangpur.

Chairman of Dhantala Union Parishad Samar Kumar Chatterjee claimed that BSF has arrested at least 16 other people from different areas who went to India through that border.

When asked about this, 50 BGB Battalion Commanding Officer Lt. Col. Tanzir Ahmad told The Daily Star, "We have come to know about the matter and are investigating."

In response to a question, he said, 'We have asked the BSF to hold a flag meeting in this regard.'

 

[Saif]

Border killings a barrier to good ties with India: foreign adviser

Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain today said border killings by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) remain an obstacle to fostering better relations between Bangladesh and India

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Border killings a barrier to good ties with India: foreign adviser

File photo of India-Bangladesh border. Photo taken from Wikimedia Commons.

Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain today said border killings by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) remain an obstacle to fostering better relations between Bangladesh and India.

"We definitely want good relations with India based on equity. It [the bi-lateral ties] should be two-way, not one-sided… Border killings are a barricade to good relations between the two countries," he said in response to reporters' questions at the foreign ministry.

His remarks came after a teenage boy, Jayanta Kumar Singh, 14, was shot dead by BSF along the Kantivita border in Thakurgaon's Baliadangi upazila early yesterday, according to police.

Asked whether the foreign ministry would lodge a formal protest, the adviser said the ministry would act after receiving confirmation of the incident from the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB).

Earlier, on September 5, Dhaka had requested New Delhi to investigate all border killings, identify those responsible, and hold them accountable. This followed the killing of a 13-year-old Bangladeshi girl, Shwarna Das, who was shot dead by BSF on September 1 in Moulvibazar's Juri upazila.

According to the human rights organisation Ain O Salish Kendra (ASK), 31 Bangladeshis have been killed by BSF in 2023, with 28 of them shot dead. Between 2009 and 2022, 563 Bangladeshis were killed by BSF.

"Such killings occurred even when the relationship was described as the golden chapter. There has been no change so far. This is unacceptable," Hossain said.

He emphasised that good relations between countries are not just about government-to-government ties. It also depends on the perception of people of those countries about each other, and border killings do not help in that regard.

Asked about media reports claiming President Mohammed Shahabuddin has a second home in Malaysia and a residency permit in Dubai, the adviser declined to comment, stating that the foreign ministry cannot act on speculation.

He, however, stated that the claims should be addressed by the relevant authorities.

Asked about the Rohingya crisis, Touhid said repatriation of the Myanmar citizens is not feasible at the moment due to ongoing clashes between the junta military and the Arakan Army in Myanmar's Rakhine State. Repatriation can only take place when conditions are stable, he added.

He also commented on the slow pace of third-country resettlement for Rohingya refugees. He mentioned that while there were initial hopes for the US to resettle 200,000 Rohingya over 10 years, progress has been slow, with only 2,500 resettled so far.

The government will expedite the approval process for those selected for resettlement, he said.​

 

[Saif]

BSF must stop killing Bangladeshis

Recurrent border killings a thorn in bilateral relations

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BSF must stop killing Bangladeshis
Recurrent border killings a thorn in bilateral relations

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We condemn the killing of a Bangladeshi minor by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) along the Kantivita border in the Baliadangi upazila of Thakurgaon. According to local sources, BSF personnel opened fire on a group of individuals early Monday as they attempted to enter India by cutting through a barbed-wire fence. In the shooting, 14-year-old Jayanta Kumar Singh was killed, while two others were injured. Just a week ago, another victim, 16-year-old Swarna Das, was similarly killed by the BSF. These incidents once again underscore India's failure to fulfil its promise to reduce border deaths to zero.

What's at stake here is not just the inalienable right to life of the people illegally crossing borders, many among them poor, unarmed villagers; these border incidents also exacerbate tensions between the two countries. As our foreign adviser has said, BSF border killings remain a significant obstacle to maintaining good relations between Bangladesh and India—which is crucial for both countries. While we seek improved relations, these killings continue to pose a major challenge. Even during what India referred to as the golden chapter of our bilateral relations, such incidents occurred regularly. According to Ain O Salish Kendra, between 2009 and 2022, 563 Bangladeshis were killed by BSF. In 2023 alone, 31 Bangladeshis were killed. Clearly, despite how India justifies its actions, very little has been done to bring border deaths down to zero.

The need for using non-lethal weapons at the Bangladesh-India border has been raised many times. On numerous occasions, both sides have committed to using non-lethal weapons to prevent deaths. However, the BSF has still resorted to lethal force repeatedly. We struggle to see how this benefits India. For example, how does the killing of a 14-year-old boy or a 16-year-old girl enhance its border security? These killings are only aggravating the people of Bangladesh, which in turn affects bilateral ties.

We hope the Indian government will take this matter with the seriousness that it deserves. It must recognise that such actions by the BSF do not reflect the behaviour of a friendly neighbour, which is how we have regarded India. Moreover, as a gesture of goodwill, India should honour Bangladesh's request to investigate all border killings, identify those responsible, and hold them accountable. Additionally, we urge the Indian government to take steps to ensure that such killings are brought to an end.​

 

[Saif]

An end to border killing for improved BD-India relations

This is unacceptable that the Indian Border Security Force does not oblige by any international laws or bilateral agreements in border management and continues with a trigger-happy...

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An end to border killing for improved BD-India relations
11 September, 2024, 00:00

This is unacceptable that the Indian Border Security Force does not oblige by any international laws or bilateral agreements in border management and continues with a trigger-happy attitude. Dozens of conferences, talks between leaders of the two countries and directors general of border forces of India and Bangladesh and bilateral pledges appear to have yielded no result in ending the killing of Bangladeshis by India’s Border Security Force along the border. The Indian guards and the political leaders have on many occasions promised to end border killing, but the Border Security Force has continued to use lethal weapons and kill and torture Bangladeshis. In the latest incidents, the Indian guards shot dead a 15-year-old boy, Jayanta Kumar Sinha, near the Kantivita border in Thakurgaon district on September 9. Two others, including the father of the deceased, also received bullets in the incident. Earlier on September 1, the Indian guards shot a 13-year-old girl, Swarna Das, near the Lalarchak bordering area in Moulvibazar. With the two, a total of five Bangladeshis were killed by the BSF in different bordering areas since the present interim government assumed power on August 8.

In 2023, 30 Bangladeshis were killed by the Indian guards while at least 1,236 Bangladeshis were killed in Indian guard fire between 2000 and 2020, as rights organisation Odhikar says. When rampant border killings show the blatant disregard of Indian authorities for human rights and international laws, the recent killing of two teenagers belonging to the Hindu community shows the hollowness of the sympathy that Indian authorities often show to the Hindus in Bangladesh. The Indian authorities and Indian media do not let go of any chance of raising concern over rights violations of religious minorities in Bangladesh, but when it comes to killing Bangladeshis on the India-Bangladesh border, Indian guards do not take into account the religious identities. Those in Bangladesh who believe in India’s such rhetoric should also understand and unite against India’s aggressive border management. Indian authorities routinely claim that their border guards kill ‘criminals’ and ‘smugglers’ on the border, but deny to recognise that cross-border smuggling involves people from both sides of the border and that such people should be dealt with in accordance with the laws. The Indian guards continue to pursue a shoot-to-kill policy, dishonouring the many agreements and memoranda between Bangladesh and India. In many instances, Indian guards are also reported to have tortured and killed Bangladeshis, mostly farmers working on fields, well inside the Bangladesh territory.

Border killing has remained a major obstacle to fostering good relations between Bangladesh and India. An end to border killing and a peaceful border could have been achieved if justice had been ensured in earlier incidents of border killing. But sadly, India has never brought any of those accused to justice. Dhaka must, therefore, push for an immediate implementation of a zero-border killing policy and take up the issue at international forums as it is a violation of the international laws. Indian authorities should also deliver on their promises.​

 

[Saif]

India must stop border killings

Tragic death of Bangladeshi citizens at the hands of the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) has been going on unabated for year after year, casting a long shadow over an otherwise historically friendly relation between Bangladesh and India. The latest incident took place on 09 September, when a 16

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India must stop border killings
Mir Mostafizur Rahaman
Published :
Sep 11, 2024 22:16
Updated :
Sep 11, 2024 22:16

Tragic death of Bangladeshi citizens at the hands of the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) has been going on unabated for year after year, casting a long shadow over an otherwise historically friendly relation between Bangladesh and India.

The latest incident took place on 09 September, when a 16-year-old Bangladeshi boy named Shri Jayanta Jambu of Baliadangi upazila of Thakurgaon district, was shot and killed by the BSF.

And it is shocking to note that just 8 days ago on September 1 another Bangladeshi from Moulovibazar district, was killed at the border by the BSF.

Despite the close geographical proximity and cultural ties, the continued killings of Bangladeshis along the Indo-Bangladesh border have raised significant concern and deep frustration among Bangladeshis. These incidents not only violate the basic human rights of the victims but also harm diplomatic efforts aimed at fostering closer economic, political, and people to people cooperation between the two countries.

Border killings have been an ongoing problem for years, and the number of victims continues to rise, despite repeated promises from both sides to bring them under control. According to reports from human rights organisations, since 2000, more than 1000 Bangladeshis have been killed by the BSF. The actual number could be higher, given the challenges in tracking these incidents.

The reasons for these deaths vary. Some victims are alleged cattle smugglers, while others are innocent civilians who unknowingly stray too close to the heavily patrolled border. In many cases, the victims are unarmed and pose no immediate threat to Indian security forces, making the disproportionate use of lethal force by the BSF difficult to justify under international law.

The consequences of these border killings extend beyond the lives lost. For Bangladesh, these incidents represent a gross violation of the country's sovereignty and fundamental human rights of its citizens. The Bangladesh government and its people have repeatedly expressed frustration over the Indian government's failure to control the BSF, leading to diplomatic strains.

While both Bangladesh and India have worked closely on trade, connectivity, and counter-terrorism, border killings have undermined trust. Frequent meetings between top officials from both sides have failed to produce a lasting solution, with India often downplaying the issue or offering assurances that do not translate into action on the ground. Bangladeshis increasingly view India's reluctance to rein in the BSF as a sign of indifference toward their lives and interests, which stirs public resentment.

Politically, this tension is exploited by various factions within Bangladesh. Anti-Indian rhetoric is gaining momentum, particularly among opposition parties, which point to the border killings as evidence of India's disregard for Bangladesh's sovereignty. This sentiment creates additional pressure on the government of Bangladesh, which seeks to maintain cordial relations with India due to economic and geopolitical interests. However, continued border killings weaken the government's position domestically, especially as the public demands accountability and concrete action.

India has repeatedly stated that the BSF is tasked with controlling illegal activities along the border, particularly smuggling. However, the current use of lethal force is disproportionate to the threat those crossing the border pose, especially when many of them are desperate individuals seeking economic opportunities or reuniting with family members. International law and human rights norms require that lethal force only be used as a last resort, in situations where lives are at immediate risk. Clearly, the excessive force currently employed violates these standards.

To curb the violence, both Bangladesh and India must adopt a cooperative, humane approach. Strengthening border management through non-lethal means, such as advanced surveillance technologies, can help detect and prevent smuggling without the loss of life.

In addition, the two nations must intensify their diplomatic efforts to reach a binding agreement on border management that emphasizes human rights and accountability. While several bilateral agreements already exist to promote peace along the border, they remain largely unenforced. What is needed is an independent monitoring mechanism to investigate border killings and hold those responsible accountable. India, as the more powerful nation, must demonstrate its commitment to protecting lives rather than perpetuating violence.

By ending border killings, the two countries can move beyond this source of tension and build a relationship that is based on mutual respect, cooperation, and the shared goal of regional peace and prosperity.​

 

[Saif]

Indian media falsely blames BGB for killing of Swarna Das, mentions 'communal persecution' as reason

The deceased's parents categorically mentioned that their daughter was shot dead by BSF. Also, they did not allege any communal violence on them.

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Indian media falsely blames BGB for killing of Swarna Das, mentions 'communal persecution' as reason
Prothom Alo English Desk
Updated: 10 Sep 2024, 21: 56

Bangladesh-India borderFile photo

Claim

An Indian media outlet, OpIndia, has claimed that the Border Guard of Bangladesh (BGB) shot Swarna Das dead in the morning on 2 September, when she, along with her parents, was illegally going to India to escape ‘ongoing religious persecution of Hindus in the Islamic Nation.’

The incident came to light when the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) spotted the body at the zero point. The Bangladeshi authorities were unable to retrieve her body as she died within Indian territory.

The OpIndia quoted Tripura Times while blaming the BGB firing for Swarna Das' death. However, neither the OpInida, nor the Tripura Times mentioned any direct statement from the victim's family or any of the Indian authorities in favour of their claims. Both the reports were based on anonymous sources.

Also, the Tripura Times did not mention any communal violence of persecution on the Hindus in Bangladesh.

Fact

Swarna Das, a class-eight student of Nirod Bihari High School, was the younger daughter of Porendra Das and Sanjita Rani Das from Kalnigar village in Paschim Juri union under Juri upazila.

Speaking to Prothom Alo, the parents said their elder son has long been in Tripura in India. On the fateful day, Swarna Das, along with her mother, attempted to cross into India illegally to visit her elder brother through the Lalarchak border with the assistance of two local brokers.

When they reached the fence on the Indian side around 9:00 pm, some BSF personnel opened fire at them, resulting in Swarna’s death on the spot and injuries to other fellow trespassers. Sanjita Rani Das narrowly escaped the firing and took refuge in a nearby residence before returning home.

Nayek Obayed, commander of the Lalarchak Border Outpost of BGB, said on the day that they came to know that one person died in BSF firing, but they were yet to get the body back from the Indian side.

Sanjita Rani Das categorically mentioned that her daughter was shot dead by BSF. Also, they did not allege any communal violence on them.

Meanwhile, the foreign affairs ministry lodged a formal protest to the government of India on the killing of Swarna Das. It reminded that such incidents of border killing are undesirable and unwarranted and such actions are in violation of the provisions of the Joint Indo-Bangladesh Guidelines for Border Authorities, 1975.

The interim government of Bangladesh also called upon the government of India to stop repetition of such heinous acts and conduct enquiries into all border killings, identify the responsible persons and bring them to justice.​

 

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BSF must stop killing Bangladeshis

Recurrent border killings a thorn in bilateral relations

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BSF must stop killing Bangladeshis
Recurrent border killings a thorn in bilateral relations

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VISUAL: STAR

We condemn the killing of a Bangladeshi minor by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) along the Kantivita border in the Baliadangi upazila of Thakurgaon. According to local sources, BSF personnel opened fire on a group of individuals early Monday as they attempted to enter India by cutting through a barbed-wire fence. In the shooting, 14-year-old Jayanta Kumar Singh was killed, while two others were injured. Just a week ago, another victim, 16-year-old Swarna Das, was similarly killed by the BSF. These incidents once again underscore India's failure to fulfil its promise to reduce border deaths to zero.

What's at stake here is not just the inalienable right to life of the people illegally crossing borders, many among them poor, unarmed villagers; these border incidents also exacerbate tensions between the two countries. As our foreign adviser has said, BSF border killings remain a significant obstacle to maintaining good relations between Bangladesh and India—which is crucial for both countries. While we seek improved relations, these killings continue to pose a major challenge. Even during what India referred to as the golden chapter of our bilateral relations, such incidents occurred regularly. According to Ain O Salish Kendra, between 2009 and 2022, 563 Bangladeshis were killed by BSF. In 2023 alone, 31 Bangladeshis were killed. Clearly, despite how India justifies its actions, very little has been done to bring border deaths down to zero.

The need for using non-lethal weapons at the Bangladesh-India border has been raised many times. On numerous occasions, both sides have committed to using non-lethal weapons to prevent deaths. However, the BSF has still resorted to lethal force repeatedly. We struggle to see how this benefits India. For example, how does the killing of a 14-year-old boy or a 16-year-old girl enhance its border security? These killings are only aggravating the people of Bangladesh, which in turn affects bilateral ties.

We hope the Indian government will take this matter with the seriousness that it deserves. It must recognise that such actions by the BSF do not reflect the behaviour of a friendly neighbour, which is how we have regarded India. Moreover, as a gesture of goodwill, India should honour Bangladesh's request to investigate all border killings, identify those responsible, and hold them accountable. Additionally, we urge the Indian government to take steps to ensure that such killings are brought to an end.​

If the BSF listened to reason, all the way up the pecking order, then it would be a revelation.

They are probably the most unprofessional of all Indian paramilitary organizations.

Leopard cannot change its spots.

The way to deal with this is to start shooting BSF personnel themselves. Answer bullets with bullets.

Writing whiny articles on newspapers or calling the Indian HC over for Chai-biskit niceties ain't the way to deal with this.

Let's see how far these animals want to start taking things at the border....

These morons won't dare shoot anyone at the Pakistan or China borders, we have to let them know that things have changed in Bangladesh as well.

Start letting them know who will be doormats from now on.

 

[Saif]

If the BSF listened to reason, all the way up the pecking order, then it would be a revelation.

They are probably the most unprofessional of all Indian paramilitary organizations.

Leopard cannot change its spots.

The way to deal with this is to start shooting BSF personnel themselves. Answer bullets with bullets.

Writing whiny articles on newspapers or calling the Indian HC over for Chai-biskit niceties ain't the way to deal with this.

Let's see how far these animals want to start taking things at the border....

These morons won't dare shoot anyone at the Pakistan or China borders, we have to let them know that things have changed in Bangladesh as well.

Start letting them know who will be doormats from now on.

Bangladesh should ask the UN to declare BSF a terrorist organization and impose strictest sanction upon them.

 

[Saif]

"ভারত কথা দেয়, কথা রাখেনা" সীমান্ত হত্যা প্রসঙ্গে চৌধুরী হাসান সারওয়ার্দী

 

[Saif]

BGB strongly condemns border killing at meeting with BSF

The Border Guard Bangladesh Rangpur region and the Indian Border Security Force North Bengal frontier held a courtesy meeting at the Banglabandha-Phulbari ICP on the...

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BGB strongly condemns border killing at meeting with BSF
Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha . Thakurgaon 13 September, 2024, 17:14

The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Rangpur Region and the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) North Bengal Frontier attend a meeting at the Banglabandha-Phulbari ICP on the Bangladesh-India border on Thursday. | BSS photo

The Border Guard Bangladesh Rangpur region and the Indian Border Security Force North Bengal frontier held a courtesy meeting at the Banglabandha-Phulbari ICP on the Bangladesh-India border at about 12:00pm on Thursday, said a BGB release on Friday.

At the meeting, BGB strongly protested and condemned the killings at the border while a 15-year old Bangladeshi youth Jayanta Kumar Singh was shot dead by BSF at Baliadangi point on September 9, BGB’s Thakurgaon sector commander colonel Muhammad Towhidur Rahman confirmed Thursday night.

In response to the meeting, inspector general of BSF North Bengal frontier Shri Surya Kumar Sharma expressed regret for the unexpected incident by the BSF and assured the BGB delegation that the BSF would not open fire on any Bangladeshi citizens at the border areas in future, the BGB official added.

The meeting was also attended, among others, by Rangpur region commander of the BGB brigadier general Khandaker Shafiquzzaman, deputy inspector generals of the Siliguri and Kishanganj sectors and other BGB and BSF officials.

Both the paramilitary forces also agreed to work jointly on curbing cross-border crimes, preventing illegal border crossing and raising awareness among the citizens of both the countries residing in the border areas.​

 

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Road adjoining Indian High Commission in Dhaka named 'Shaheed Felani Road'

Amid growing anti-India sentiment, a road adjoining the Indian High Commission in Dhaka has been named 'Shaheed Felani Road' by a citizens group initiative in protest of 'border killings' - the killing of Bangladeshi citizens by India's Border Security Force in the frontier regions. An organizatio

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Road adjoining Indian High Commission in Dhaka named 'Shaheed Felani Road'
UNB
Published :
Sep 13, 2024 23:28
Updated :
Sep 13, 2024 23:28

Amid growing anti-India sentiment, a road adjoining the Indian High Commission in Dhaka has been named 'Shaheed Felani Road' by a citizens group initiative in protest of 'border killings' - the killing of Bangladeshi citizens by India's Border Security Force in the frontier regions.

An organization named People's Activist Coalition (PAC) installed a nameplate denoting as much on the road, ignoring police's attempts to obstruct them, on Friday afternoon.

Some people started gathering on the road in front of the Indian High Commission around 4 pm.

Police and army personnel took position on that road and stopped the movement of people and vehicles.

Around 4:30 pm, when the leaders and workers of the PAC went to install the nameplates, the police stopped them.

They were heard chanting slogans like 'Delhi na Dhaka/ Dhaka Dhaka'.

At one stage, a nameplate was installed on the road saying "Shaheed Felani Road."

Felani, a minor Bangladeshi girl, worked as a domestic help in New Delhi. She was returning home with her father through Anantapur border in Kurigram district on January 7, 2011, when members of the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) shot her dead. Her body was handed over to Bangladesh a day later.

Bangladesh recently strongly protested two border killings in the space of eight days by BSF.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh lodged the first formal protest to the Government of India on the killing of a 13-year-old Bangladeshi girl, Shwarna Das of Juri upazila of Moulvibazar district, who was shot and killed by Border Security Force (BSF) of India on September 1.

In the protest note sent to the Indian High Commission in Dhaka, Bangladesh strongly protested and condemned such ruthless acts and expressed deep concern over the incidents.

The government of Bangladesh reminded that such incidents of border killing are undesirable and unwarranted and such actions are in violation of the provisions of the Joint Indo-Bangladesh Guidelines for Border Authorities, 1975.

The government of Bangladesh called upon the government of India to stop repetition of such heinous acts and conduct enquiries into all border killings, identify the responsible persons and bring them to justice.​

 

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Bangladesh set to regain 200 acres of land from India

Bangladesh is set to regain around 200 acres of land previously lost to India due to the erosion of the River Padma along the Daulatpur border in Kushtia.

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Bangladesh set to regain 200 acres of land from India
United News of Bangladesh . Kushtia 16 September, 2024, 14:01

BGB and BSF officials pose for a photo during a meeting at Jamalpur Border Outpost in Mahishkundi, Daulatpur on Sunday. | UNB photo

Bangladesh is set to regain around 200 acres of land previously lost to India due to the erosion of the River Padma along the Daulatpur border in Kushtia.

A joint decision to resurvey the disputed land and return it to the rightful owners was reached in a meeting held between senior officials of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and India’s Border Security Force (BSF) on Sunday.

The land in question, located in the Challishpara area of Ramkrishnapur union in Daulatpur upazila, has been under dispute due to shifts in the Padma River’s course and natural disasters, which disorganised international boundary pillars over a stretch of three kilometres. The problem was first identified in a survey conducted earlier this year.

Lieutenant Colonel M Mahbub Murshed Rahman, Commander of BGB’s 47th Battalion, confirmed the matter. 'It has been agreed to conduct a resurvey of the disputed land and return it to the rightful owners.'

During the survey on February 10, it was revealed that about 200 acres of Bangladeshi land had ended up inside Indian territory, and approximately 40 acres of Indian land in Bangladesh territory. Both countries are now preparing to officially correct the boundaries in October.

Sunday’s meeting, held at the border pillar 152/7-S of Jamalpur Border Outpost in Mahishkundi, Daulatpur, also addressed broader issues such as preventing border killings and tackling drug trafficking. The Bangladeshi delegation was led by Lt. Col Rahman, while Commandant Vikram Dev Singh of the Rowshanbagh Battalion represented BSF.

Lt Col Rahman emphasized that until the resurvey is complete, no one will be allowed to utilize the disputed land. He also conveyed Bangladesh’s strong protest against recent border killings, urging BSF to refrain from detaining innocent citizens and prevent illegal cross-border activities, particularly in the lead-up to the Durga Puja.​

 

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BGB hands over BSF man to India

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) handed over a member of Indian Border Security Force (BSF) yesterday afternoon, hours after he was detained along Chanderhat border in Thakurgaon's Pirganj upazila for intruding into Bangladesh.

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BGB hands over BSF man to India

Upakumar Das

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) handed over a member of Indian Border Security Force (BSF) yesterday afternoon, hours after he was detained along Chanderhat border in Thakurgaon's Pirganj upazila for intruding into Bangladesh.

Upakumar Das, 32, a member of Gouripur Camp under BSF Battalion-63, was handed over to the BSF authorities around 4:30pm after a one and a half hour sector commander-level flag meeting between the two forces on the same border.

Col Md Arifuzzaman, sector commander of BGB, Dinajpur, led the Bangladeshi side while Iss Awul, DIG of Kishanganj Sector BSF Battalion, led the Indian side.

The BSF man said he came into Bangladeshi territory by mistake.​

 

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বিএসএফ নিয়ম-নীতির বাইরে কিছু করলে ছাড় দেয়া হবে না: বিজিবি মহাপরিচালক

 

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Fishermen worried as BGB, BSF step up patrol in Padma

Fishermen in Charghat and Bagha upazilas in Rajshahi district have been passing their days in worry as the Board Guard Bangladesh and the Border Security Force of India stepped up...

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Fishermen worried as BGB, BSF step up patrol in Padma
Suzon Ali . Rajshahi 06 October, 2024, 00:23

Fishermen in Charghat and Bagha upazilas in Rajshahi district have been passing their days in worry as the Board Guard Bangladesh and the Border Security Force of India stepped up patrol in the Padma River following the recent arrests of four fishermen from both sides.

On Wednesday, BSF personnel picked up two Bangladeshi fishermen – Manik Uddin Sheikh, 35, and Mofazzal Hossain Sheikh, 40, of Chak Muktarpur village under Charghat upazila – while they were fishing in the Padma River at a location near Rajshahi Cadet College.

In the official Twitter handle of the South Bengal frontier, BSF claimed that they had arrested the two Bangladesh nationals for fishing illegally approximately one kilometer inside Indian territory in the Padma.

According to BGB officials and Indian media reports, the two Bangladesh nationals were handed over to Sagarpara police station of West Bengal’s Murshidabad district and sent to jail for entering India illegally.

On the same day, the members of BGB detained two Indian nationals– Aynul Haque, 55, son of Abdur Rahim, and Shoaib Nabi Sheikh, 40, son of German Ali of Lalkup village under Sagarpara police station – from the Padma River in the afternoon for entering Bangladesh territory illegally.

The Indian nationalists were then handed over to Charghat police and sent to jail on the following day.

Following the incidents, BSF and BGB stepped up patrol in the Padma River.

As a result, the fishermen in Charghat and Bagha upazilas were avoiding to go to the Padma River in fear of arrest by BSF personnel.

Fishermen and people living on the bank of the Padma River alleged that BSF personnel were entering Bangladesh territory randomly crossing the Bangladeh-India bordering line.

Fisherman Sahabuddin Sabu of the Gopalpur area under Charghat upazila in Rajshahi said that most of the fishermen were illiterate and did not have a proper understanding over the international boundary line.

‘The Padma River is now in full bloom. It is nearly impossible to determine the boundary lines in the river, especially when fishing at night. BSF has been aggressively patrolling using speed boats after the arrest of two Indian fishermen. Because of fear, none of the Bangladeshi fishermen are going to the river,’ he said.

Habibur Rahman, president of a local fishermen’s association, said that Indian fishermen often entered Bangladesh territory and caught fish in the Padma.

‘But we are now afraid of the BSF even in our own territory. The situation has become more complicated following the arrest of two Indian nationals. I don’t know how and when this situation will become normal. But if such a situation continues, most of the fishermen will not go to the river as BSF personnel do not hesitate to open fire,’ he said.

Fish trader Bahadur Ali said that an average of 400 kilograms of fish, caught from the river, was sold every day in his depot. ‘As the fishermen have stopped fishing in the Padma, I do not have any alternative to shut my depot,’ he added.

Former municipal councilor Md Khodabox Ali alleged that BSF picked up two Bangladeshi fishermen inside the Bangladesh territory of the Padma in violation of international border law.

‘BGB is asking everyone to be careful while fishing in the river. How will the fishermen be careful if BSF personnel pick them up inside Bangladesh territory?’ he said, adding that none of the fishermen were going to the middle of the river.

‘A few fishermen are now fishing along the bank of the river,’ he said.

BGB-1 Battalion commander lieutenant colonel Motiul Islam Mondal, however, said that Bangladeshi fishermen should not be worried. ‘We have, however, urged them to catch fish carefully so that they do not enter Indian territory by crossing the borderline,’ he added.​

 

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Bangladeshi shot dead by BSF near Cumilla border

A Bangladeshi man was shot dead by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) yesterday evening near Joshpur Border Outpost (BOP) in Cumilla's Sadar South upazila

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Bangladeshi shot dead by BSF near Cumilla border

A Bangladeshi man was shot dead by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) yesterday evening near Joshpur Border Outpost (BOP) in Cumilla's Sadar South upazila.

The deceased was identified as Kamal Hossain from Kuriapara area of the upazila, said Lt Col Iftekhar Hossain, commanding officer of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Battalion-10 in Cumilla.

Quoting locals, he said that Kamal was shot dead by BSF after entering approximately 25 metres into Indian territory through the border, reports our local correspondent.

Following the shooting, the BSF took the body, he said.

BGB has since initiated contact with the BSF, and a flag meeting has been scheduled for today to address the situation, he added.

When reached for comment, Officer-in-Charge of Sadar South Police Station, Md Rafiqul Islam, said, "We don't have the details yet."

Further details are expected following the flag meeting between BGB and BSF officials.​

 

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কুমিল্লায় বিএসএফের গুলিতে এক বাংলাদেশি নিহত

 

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Govt urges India to stop border killings, punish responsible ones

The interim government has formally requested India to stop recurrence of killings along the border, investigate all the previous cases, and punish the responsible ones.

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Govt urges India to stop border killings, punish responsible ones
Diplomatic Correspondent
Dhaka
Published: 09 Oct 2024, 22: 04

The interim government has formally requested India to stop recurrence of killings along the border, investigate all the previous cases, and punish the responsible ones.

The foreign ministry made the request in an official letter that it lodged at the Indian high commission in Dhaka on Wednesday, to protest the recent killing of a Bangladeshi citizen along the Cumilla border.

In a press release in the evening, the ministry said a Bangladeshi citizen – Kamal Hossain from Cumilla – was gunned down by the Indian border security force (BSF) on 7 October. The Bangladesh government extended its protest to the Indian government regarding the death.

Kamal Hossain was shot by the BSF along the Paharpur border of Golyara Dakshin union in Cumilla Sadar Dakshin upazila.

In its letter, the foreign ministry expressed its concerns over the repeated incidents of killing by the BSF, despite continuous assurances from Indian authorities to reduce border killings to zero.

The Bangladesh government emphasised that such incidents are undesirable, unwarranted, and a violation of the Bangladesh-India joint guidelines-1975. Hence, it urged the Indian government to stop recurrence of such abominable activities, launch investigations into all border killings, and bring the responsible ones to justice.​